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Planetterrian Daily
Hosted by Patrick · EN
Daily science, longevity, and health discoveries across neuroscience, microbiome, cellular aging biology, sleep research, nutrition science, genetics, and regenerative biology. We deliberately minimize drug-industry dealmaking in favour of the broader research shaping how we understand the body.
AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
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Ep 83: Acetylcholine surges in the brain when expected rewards fail, prompting mice to switch strategies in a virtual maze.
1w ago00:07:07Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Acetylcholine surges in the brain when expected rewards fail, prompting mice to switch strategies in a virtual maze. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Brain signal drives habit switching in mice — Science Daily Researchers tracked mice in a virtual maze and observed that the absence of an expected reward triggered a rapid increase in acetylcholine release. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 82: Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
1w ago00:08:35Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily — Weekly Recap Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories From Ep 75 (2026-06-01): Thymus health linked to longevity via AI scan analysis — Science Daily ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 81: Strength training shows a clear upper limit of benefit at 120 minutes weekly for lowering mortality risk.
2w ago00:07:44Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Strength training shows a clear upper limit of benefit at 120 minutes weekly for lowering mortality risk. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 80: Brains from people aged 80–100 reveal how microglia shift from protective to destructive states in Alzheimer's.
2w ago00:08:59Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Brains from people aged 80–100 reveal how microglia shift from protective to destructive states in Alzheimer's. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 79: Physical fitness correlates with brain health in young adults, with effects varying by sex.
2w ago00:07:35Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Physical fitness correlates with brain health in young adults, with effects varying by sex. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Physical Fitness Tied to Brain Health in Young Adults — r/science The study examined links between fitness measures and brain structure in younger adults. Effects differed between males and females. No specific sample size or p-values appear in the summary. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 77: Engineered hookworms can now produce and deliver therapeutics inside a living host.
2w ago00:08:51Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Engineered hookworms can now produce and deliver therapeutics inside a living host. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics — Phys.org Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis engineered hookworms to secrete therapeutic molecules while living inside the host gut. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 78: Childhood flu vaccine analysis shows 9 to 14 fewer influenza cases per 100 children aged 2 to 5.
2w ago00:09:28Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Childhood flu vaccine analysis shows 9 to 14 fewer influenza cases per 100 children aged 2 to 5. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Beetle mating rituals pollinate Australian banksia trees — Phys.org A four-year study led by La Trobe University found that hairy scarab beetles use candlestick banksia flowers as nocturnal mating sites while feeding on them in large numbers. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 76: Smartphone cameras can now measure resting heart rate passively across skin tones using facial video alone.
2w ago00:06:26Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Smartphone cameras can now measure resting heart rate passively across skin tones using facial video alone. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Smartphone facial video yields accurate heart rate across skin tones — Nature Researchers demonstrated that short clips captured during ordinary phone use can extract both heart rate and resting heart rate without any attached sensor. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 75: AI analysis of CT scans links healthier thymuses to longer lifespans and lower disease risk in adults.
2w ago00:07:45Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily 🌍 Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries AI analysis of CT scans links healthier thymuses to longer lifespans and lower disease risk in adults. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Thymus health linked to longevity via AI scan analysis — Science Daily Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to examine CT scans from tens of thousands of adults. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. 📝 Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page 🌐 Part of the Nerra Network — explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Transcribe →Ep 74: Looking back at 5 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
2w ago00:09:28Tap to summarizePlanetterrian Daily — Weekly Recap Looking back at 5 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 — the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories From Ep 69 (2026-05-25): A liver protein called HELZ2 shuts down production of the cholesterol carrier apoB. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
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