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The Naked Mole Rat

The Naked Mole Rat

By: libo/libo
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 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: https://libolibo.me/ Contact us: nakedmolerat@libolibo.melibo/libo Nature & Ecology Science
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    Ukraine is a country that produces a lot of talented math and programming students, and Yuliya Zdanovska was among the most promising. But it was the choices she made about how to live her life that really set her apart. After graduating university, Yuliya dedicated herself to teaching ordinary students at a rural school. Then, when Russia invaded Ukraine, she went to Kharkiv, close to the front-lines, to defend her hometown. That is where she died in 2022.

    The Naked Mole Rat is a podcast by Libo/Libo. Visit our website: https://libolibo.me/

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    Contact us: nakedmolerat@libolibo.me

    This episode was produced by Andrey Borzenko and Ilya Marritz.
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    The Neanderthals’ Last Gift
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    The world is quickly running out of effective antibiotics to treat fast-evolving bacteria. Even routine dental work or knee replacements could soon result in many more deadly infections because of drug resistance. Recently, scientists have identified a promising new source of antibiotics: the genetic remains of our extinct hominid cousins.

    The Naked Mole Rat is a podcast by Libo/Libo. Visit our website: https://libolibo.me/

    Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications

    Contact us: nakedmolerat@libolibo.me

    This episode was produced by Andrey Borzenko, Ilya Marritz, Danil Astapov, Anastasia Medvedeva and Lika Kremer. Our sound editors are Alexei Vorobyov and Ildar Fattakhov.
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    The Naked Mole Rat is a podcast by Libo/Libo. Visit our website: https://libolibo.me/

    Follow us and tap the bell for episode notifications

    Contact us: nakedmolerat@libolibo.me

    This episode was produced by Andrey Borzenko, Ilya Marritz, Danil Astapov, Anastasia Medvedeva and Lika Kremer. Our sound editor is Ildar Fattakhov.
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