Stay Up to Date with Good Biology Podcasts

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In summary, there are many podcasts that can be informative and entertaining about science. Some of my favorites include "This Week In Virology", "This Week In Parasitism", "Radiolab", and "Quirks and Quarks".
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Get up to date with the latest research news by listening to Podcasts from science journals/journalists. You can find them either in the iTunes store (for free) under Podcasts - Science and Medicine/Technology, or go to the journal website itself:

Nature http://www.nature.com/podcast/index.html
Science http://www.sciencemag.org/about/podcast.dtl
Cell feed://podcast.cell.com/cell.xml
New York Academy of Sciences http://www.nyas.org/snc/index.asp
New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/ref/multimedia/podcasts-free.html
Scientific American http://www.sciam.com/podcast/

please add links to other interesting podcasts if you have them.
 
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Proteomics http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jabout/76510741/2120_pod.html
ACS Chemical Biology http://pubs.acs.org/journals/acbcct/podcast/index.html [Broken]
Biotechnology Journal http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/cgi-bin/jabout/110544531/2446_pod.html?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0
The Plant Journal http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0960-7412&site=1
Molecular Ecology http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/journal.asp?ref=0962-1083&site=1
 
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I find the DNA Files program aired on NPR stations, to be worthwhile for a second listen. Their webcasts may be found here
example - Beyond Human : Comparing the Genomes of Humans, Apes and Birds.
 
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This Week in Science: http://www.twis.org/" [Broken]

entertaining science news. :)
 
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I've been writing methods podcasts for Morpholino antisense techniques.
http://www.gene-tools.com/node/40" [Broken]
 
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The guardian science podcast http://www.guardian.co.uk/science" [Broken]
 
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Skeptics Guide To The Universe: http://www.theskepticsguide.org/archive/podcast.aspx
Various BBC Science Podcasts: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/genre/factual/scienceandnature [Broken]
Little Atoms: http://www.littleatoms.com/
 
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Planarian said:
This Week in Science: http://www.twis.org/" [Broken]

entertaining science news. :)

Yes, when it comes to biology, I really like "This Week In Virology" and "This Week In Parasitism". They are really, really well done, and if I only had some basic knowledge of the fields, I'm sure I could appreciate them for real :)
 
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Hmm, can't believe nobody mentioned Radiolab:

http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolab/

Definitely my fav. podcast of all time. Hosted by Robert Krulwich (sp?) who sometimes hosts those nova science now things, and an audio engineer/artist jad abumrad (sp?). It's acoustically beautiful on acount of the sound art influence- not just two old farts reading some dusty documents. Very well put together. It usually deals with topics closer to neuroscience then pure physics- which might be a turn off for some, but I really like it. Try it.
As a good Canadian I also recommend:

Quirks and Quarks

http://www.cbc.ca/quirks/podcast.html

It's been around forever and it's really good. A good balance of different scientific subjects.
 
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podcast of all time. Hosted by Robert Krulwich (sp?) who sometimes hosts those nova science now things, and an audio engineer/artist jad abumrad (sp?). It's acoustically beautiful on acount of the sound art influence- not just two old farts reading some dusty documents.http://www.amzcard.info/g.gif [Broken]
 
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1. What are some good biology podcasts to stay up to date with current research and topics?

Some popular biology podcasts include "Science Friday", "Radiolab", "TED Talks Science", "This Week in Evolution", and "The Naked Scientists". These podcasts cover a wide range of topics in biology and feature interviews with leading scientists in the field.

2. Are there any biology podcasts specifically focused on a certain area of study?

Yes, there are many biology podcasts that focus on specific areas of study such as genetics, ecology, microbiology, and neuroscience. Some examples include "Genetics Unzipped", "The Field Guides", "This Week in Microbiology", and "Brain Science with Ginger Campbell".

3. How often are new episodes released for these biology podcasts?

The release schedule varies for each podcast, but most popular biology podcasts release new episodes weekly or biweekly. Some may have a less consistent schedule, releasing new episodes whenever there is new research or relevant news to cover.

4. Are there any podcasts that cater to beginners in biology or those without a scientific background?

Yes, there are several podcasts that aim to make biology more accessible to those without a scientific background. Some examples include "Biology for Bastards", "The Biology of Superheroes", and "This Week in Science". These podcasts use engaging storytelling and analogies to make complex topics easier to understand.

5. Can I find these biology podcasts on any streaming platforms?

Most popular biology podcasts can be found on major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts. Some may also have their own websites where you can listen to episodes directly or download them for offline listening.

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