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The Naked Mole Rat

libo/libo
Evolutionary Biology
Menstruation
Female Reproductive System
Ukraine
Embryo Development
Human Pregnancy
Conflicts Between Mother and Fetus
Antibiotic Resistance
Optogenetics
Neanderthals
Vision Restoration
Blind Mole Rat
Covid-19
Sexual Reproduction
Antimicrobial Peptides
Biomedical Research
Machine Learning
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Human Nature
Insulin

Ilya Kolmanovsky is a scientist-turned-storyteller. Once he studied animal evolution, now he makes a podcast about what science can teach us — human beings — about ourselves. From strange creatures that mirror human nature to the real people behind discoveries, THE NAKED MOLE RAT uncovers the unexpected connections between science and our lives. This is a podcast by Libo/Libo. Visit our website: h... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes11Founded5 months ago
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Igor Zagorodnuk
Zoologist and science historian from Kiev
National Museum of Natural History of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine
Episode: Mole Rats and War
David Nutt
Professor of psychopharmacology at Imperial College London.
Imperial College London
Episode: Your Brain on Holidays
Mark van Rans
Virologist at the Rega Institute, University of Leuven, Belgium
Rega Institute, University of Leuven
Episode: Russian Flu aka American Fever
Cesar De La Fuente
Leader of the Machine Myology Group at the University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Neanderthals’ Last Gift
Svante Paabo
Molecular geneticist at the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Episode: The Neanderthals’ Last Gift
Marcelo de Terosian
Researcher working with Cesar de La Fuente
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The Neanderthals’ Last Gift
Cynthia Moss
Director of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project, the longest-running elephant project in the world.
Amboseli Trust for Elephants
Episode: How Feminism Helps to Understand Elephants
Deena Emera
A senior scientist at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, with a background in evolutionary biology
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
Episode: What is menstruation for?
David Haig
An evolutionary biologist in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University.
Harvard University
Episode: What is menstruation for?

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Ilya Kolmanovsky
Ilya Kolmanovsky is a scientist-turned-storyteller, focusing on human nature and evolution through unusual stories about bizarre creatures.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Great storyteller

    Ilya is a phenomenal storyteller and exceptional human being. I am so happy the podcast is available in English now.

    Thank you and good luck with the podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zarina Garcia
    United States2 months ago

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The podcast is praised for its educational value, promoting curiosity about science and nature.
Listeners appreciate the engaging storytelling style, with many highlighting Ilya's ability to weave complex scientific topics into relatable narratives.
Audience members often commend the quality of guests and the diverse perspectives shared throughout the episodes.

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Russian Flu aka American Fever
Q: What do you think was its origin?
Scientists traced the most recent common ancestor of the OC43 coronavirus, determining that it differentiated from bovine coronaviruses around the time of the Russian flu.
The Friendliest and the Most Ruthless Species on the Planet
Q: What was your immediate solution?
Brian Hare suggested that members of Congress should eat from the same bowl, literally, to foster friendships and reduce divisions.
The Friendliest and the Most Ruthless Species on the Planet
Q: So, how is it that humans have escaped the chimpanzee problem of being violent both within and between groups?
Rangham suggested dividing aggression into two types: reactive and proactive, noting that humans have low levels of reactive aggression.
The Friendliest and the Most Ruthless Species on the Planet
Q: How did you feel?
Despite the violent nature of the attacks witnessed, there was an identification with the attacking chimps, leading to mixed feelings of excitement and guilt.
How Feminism Helps to Understand Elephants
Q: What dramatic observations did Moss make regarding elephant interactions?
Moss observed complex social interactions among elephants, including the way matriarchs led their groups and how younger elephants learned from older ones.

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4. Cesar De La Fuente
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