Science on the Side

Morgan and Ty are two PhD students who take an interesting and hilarious dive into science stories. If you've ever been interested in science, but didn't love sitting in your high school science class, tune in for this podcast.

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12. Testing Ty

Get an insider's look at Ty's PhD Thesis Defense. Learn about the intestinal ailments of Ty's past girlfriends, his experience re-creating the "bubble boy," and hear what his mentor thinks about him sleeping on the job. Join in for our very first video podcast, which you can find on Spotify, or listen to the audio on your favorite streaming platform. Watch the full, unedited defense on Youtube: https://youtu.be/9wt2D9BecqM Reach out to us: scienceonthesidepodcast@gmail.com Instagram - @morgan_ne...

Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 12

11. Nels Elde, Genius

Not many people can claim "genius" as an official title. But Nels Elde is not most people. Also named "Mr. Charming Beard," this Evolution professor at University of Utah is co-host of the successful podcast "This Week in Evolution," and he regularly makes zebrafish glow. (He may just be battling for the title of The most Interesting Man in the World.) Join us for this week's conversation with Nels where we hear about his journey through research, his views on science and art, and the things tha...

May 24, 2022•53 min•Ep. 11

10. A Milkmaid's Tale

Where did the idea behind vaccines arise? And what do cows have to do with vaccines? We answer these questions and more in this season finale. Join us to hear about Ty and Morgan's exciting life updates and the history of smallpox vaccinations. And as always, come for the science and stay for the entertainment.

May 11, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 10

9. Chain Reaction

Drugs, explosions, heart break, and nudity - this episode had it all! (Don't worry, it's still clean.) Today we discuss Polymerase Chain Reaction - PCR - and the people behind this technology. Join us as we talk about Thomas Brock's serendipitous discovery in Yellowstone National Park, and Kary Mullis's midnight revelation (while he may or may not have been trippin') that led to a Nobel Prize.

Apr 27, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9

8. Bless You!

Allergies are the worst! So would you believe that in the early 1900s, Carl Prausnitz and Heinz Kustner were injecting each other to see if they could GIVE each other allergies? Hear the story of Prausnitz, known as the Father of Allergy, and hear some funny and bizarre stories about allergies from Ty and Morgan along the way.

Apr 01, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 8

7. It's in His Genes

Join Ty and Morgan as they tell the incredible true story of Mario Capecchi, Nobel Laureate from the University of Utah. Not only is his prize-winning discovery of knockout gene technology revolutionary to medical and genetic research, but his life story is inspiring to all.

Dec 22, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7

6. Turkish Delight

Join the conversation with our friend and colleague, Dr. Atakan Ekiz, who is taking his skills back to Turkey as he starts a new professorship. We get the inside scoop on his journey into science and his experience coming to the US, as well as fun facts about his taste in music and the hometown beaches he loves.

Oct 01, 2021•47 min

5. Grave Digging for Science

Who doesn't love a good grave digging story? Dr. Johan Hultin may have used some unconventional methods, but this real-life Indiana Jones is credited with the discovery of the virus that caused the 1918 flu pandemic.

Sep 04, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Theranos

Diving into the world of Silicon Valley, Morgan and Ty introduce you to Elizabeth Holmes, former CEO and founder of now-defunct THERANOS.

Aug 27, 2021•53 min

3. Sweet Pee

Ty and Morgan explore the history of diabetes and the scientific drama surrounding the discovery of insulin.

Jun 19, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. TheGr8Mortality

A third of Europe dead, an unknown killer on the loose: 1347 to 1351 AD are four of the most deadly years in human history. Sit down with Morgan and Ty to discuss the Great Mortality.

Jun 11, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. Don't Drink The Broth

Meet the hosts of Science on the Side in their inaugural episode. Morgan and Ty are two PhD students who take an interesting and hilarious dive into science stories. If you've ever been interested in science, but didn't love sitting in your high school science class, tune in for this podcast.

May 28, 2021•35 min•Ep. 1

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