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An exploration of the world of biology through the eyes of a high schooler. Hosted by Aiden Lo, this podcast takes a deep dive into the AP Biology curriculum as well as the latest topics in biology that deserves everyone's attention in 20 minutes or less. New episodes every two weeks. For contact please reach out to aidenjaylo1003@gmail.com Powered by Firstory Hosting
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Ready your tanks and zip up your vests as Mr. William Van Luven and I dive deep into the surf scene in Taiwan (0:40) and his diver training in UC Santa Cruz (11:50). Then, we touch on the topic of diversity and sexual orientation with ‘Evolution's Rainbow’ by Joan Roughgarden (15:54) before shifting to the topic of biology undergraduate degrees and…
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I AM BACK! In this episode: my long-awaited interview with biology teacher and friend, Mr. William Van Luven. Listen in as Mr. Van Luven reflects on his past internship in NOAA & Long Marine Laboratory (3:19), favorite professors at UC Santa Cruz (6:42), why he became a teacher in Taiwan (12:16), education values he thinks every teacher should have…
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The iGEM team and I are back with another episode! This time, I invited 4 members each from the wet lab, dry lab, and human practice team to talk about their roles and how their products work! First, Leon and Plus give an in-depth explanation of their antibiotic alternative – AMP (2:37). Then, Gina discusses her work on coding/designing the team’s …
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The iGEM competition is an annual, worldwide synthetic biology event organized by MIT. In this two-part series, I've invited college contestants from National Chung Cheng University to discuss everything from the brainstorming process, their superbug antidote, and their extensive education campaign – which includes their very own picture book! In t…
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When people think of biology or science in general, the first thing that comes to mind is lab work: researching microorganisms, chemistry, lab procedures... and all the jazz. What they may not know is the significance of field work in science. In this episode, we take a look at John Snow's tracing of the cholera outbreak and China's vaccine controv…
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Established in 2017, 社團法人台灣咾咕嶼協會 made its goal very clear: to protect the ocean of Taiwan, In Xiaoliuqiu, they’ve managed to bring plastic reduction efforts to the masses by promoting their renowned 琉行杯 lending system. In this episode, I was lucky enough to have a chat with one of the founders, Ms. Zhang. We discussed her motivation to save the oce…
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As I wrap up my visit to Xiaoliuqiu island, I recount my experience in the intertidal area, scuba diving 10 meters below the ocean floor, and finally, ponder the effects of anthropomorphism in animal-human relationships. Be sure to sit down for this wild ride. This is the second episode of a 3-part series. 海龜點點名 TurtleSpot Taiwan Facebook page: htt…
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I started off 2021 by visiting Xiaoliuqiu Island in Southern Taiwan, where sea turtles are notably abundant. But I hope to go a little deeper than that. Why are there so many sea turtles? Are they in any danger? And what is it like swimming with them? With help from the locals and some research, I strive to find a comprehensive understanding of thi…
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What are the different ways cells can communicate with one another? How do hormones know which cells to target? And why are GPCRs so ubiquitous in humans? This episode dives deep into the components of signal transduction, transmembrane and intracellular receptors, second messengers, and regulation of signaling. Cell signaling is probably the most …
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What's the difference between mitosis and meiosis? How does meiosis create genetic diversity? In my first ever episode, I review everything you need to know about chromosomes, synapsis, and imperative meiosis phases. Phase in this complex topic with this simple summary! The Campbell Biology Textbook (11th Edition) is referenced and advised for list…
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