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May 4, 2025 37 mins

This fascinating episode on health and wellness features Michael Snyder, a Professor in Stanford University School of Medicine’s Department of Genetics. Michael is widely considered a leader in the field of functional genomics and proteomics – and is a major participant of the ENCODE project.

Trained as a microbiologist, Michael is dedicated to gaining a global perspective on health care. Because many aspects of our medical system are broken, he is focused on refining the fields of genomics and proteomics with cutting-edge research. How is technology changing the way we monitor our bodies? Michael sits down to explain…

Join the conversation now to find out:

  • Measurements used to indicate when and if someone is getting sick.
  • How your resting heart rate is connected to your immune system.
  • The benefits of using a smartwatch as a health monitor.
  • How monitoring presymptomatic individuals can be used to identify upcoming diseases.

You can learn more about Michael and his work by visiting his laboratory website!

Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: apple.co/30PvU9C

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