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August 6, 2020

Podcast: Can boosting the immune system, rather than suppressing it, work against COVID-19?

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' details research findings that patients with COVID-19 often develop weakened rather than hyperactive immunity in response to the coronavirus.

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July 28, 2020

Podcast: Folding@home enlists computers to ID COVID-19 treatment targets

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' highlights an effort led by Washington University scientists to use computing power from around the world to identify vulnerabilities in the coronavirus.

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July 13, 2020

Podcast: Wildlife surveillance may help identify the next pandemic

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on monitoring and identifying pathogens that might jump from animals into humans.

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June 25, 2020

Podcast: Racism as a public health issue

This episode of ‘Show Me the Science' focuses on racial disparities in COVID-19, as well as protests aimed at systemic racism.

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June 12, 2020

Podcast: How do we safely navigate re-openings while coronavirus risks remain?

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how best to fend off COVID-19 as restrictions are lifted.

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June 2, 2020

Podcast: Addressing rumors, conspiracy theories related to coronavirus

This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on social media, unfounded rumors and conspiracies.

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May 18, 2020

Podcast: Global study tests chloroquine to protect health workers from COVID-19

Trial led by top academic institutions around the world, including School of Medicine.

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April 21, 2020

Podcast: Preserving mental, physical health while isolating at home

Healthy diet, exercise can help those adhering to pandemic's stay-at-home orders.

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April 13, 2020

Podcast: Clinical trials launch to evaluate antimalarial, antidepressant drugs to treat COVID-19

Repurposing of FDA-approved drugs is fastest way to launch COVID-19 clinical trials.

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April 2, 2020

Podcast: Can plasma from COVID-19 survivors help others battle the disease?

Henderson is a leader of clinical study exploring whether antibodies in plasma can be used as treatment.

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March 26, 2020

Podcast: Infectious diseases expert on the current state of the novel coronavirus

Lawrence discusses medical response to COVID-19 and what might be expected moving forward.

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