Are you confused by news of the Delta Variant and how different it is than previous strains? Wondering how variants even work? Befuddled by questions like: how many variants even are there, and how much should we be worrying about them? Today, for the semi-final episode of the season, we explore: - How Variants Come About - How they are Commonly Cl…

The world has decided it’s high time we reach that prophesied New Normal, and our fast pass to this 21st century Eden is the Covid-19 vaccine. So who are we to sit this one out? Our subject today: The Vaccine. We discuss: Basics of Immunization, Types of Vaccines, and Common Vaccines: Pfizer, Moderna, Janssen, Oxford AstraZeneca, Covaxin, and Sputn…

While India and the world continue to battle the Covid crisis, we explore the treatment measures currently being employed and recommended all over the world. From severe oxygen shortages to confusion surrounding the effectiveness of drugs, we have two things on our side: hope and science. Whether it's home treatment or sophisticated medicine, there…

How reliable are RT-PCR tests? How do they even work? Are rapid antigen tests better, worse, or none of the above? Should we be mass testing or taking a more targeted approach? In episode 6, we understand RT-PCR testing step-by-step, and learn about the various errors that can lead to false positives and negatives. We also explore other testing met…

Does eating lots of pepper prevent you from getting infected by the coronavirus? Does the vaccine put tracking chips in your body? Does using your phone increase the risk of COVID!? These are just a few of the myths and rumours that we've heard during the pandemic, ranging from genuine questions to bizarre conspiracy theories. So, just how weird ca…

What happens when our immune system turns against us? For our midseason finale, we discuss SARS and what it does to the body, with special emphasis on a phenomenon called a Cytokine Storm. . Follow us on streaming platforms to be the first to know when a new episode is out, and follow @biomuchpodcast on instagram for extra content and updates. . Fe…

This week, we learn how the Coronavirus enters the human cell in Breaking Into The Cell - Crash Course Edition a.k.a. How To Get Away With Receptor-Mediated Fusion. We also discuss the implications this process has on our search for "the cure". This is the Great Covid Heist, and it's a wild ride. Follow us on streaming platforms to be the first to …

Bio Much? is back, and this time, we're exploring the phenomenon of zoonotic viruses, which "spillover" to humans from other species. . Follow us on streaming platforms to be the first to know when a new episode is out, and follow @biomuchpodcast on Instagram for extra content and updates. NOTE: Bio Much? will be going on an accelerated release sch…

This week, in episode 2 of bio much? we break down BIOWEAPONS: what they are, how they're made, legislations and regulations, and why they're so dangerous. Plus, we include tidbits from history and literature, as well as a story called as The Greatest Invention and a fresh perspective on the true objective of science. Follow us on Spotify and Insta…

In the Season Premiere of bio much? we learn about 5 of history's worst pandemics, the biology behind them, and what science and society learned from each one! Bio Much? is a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology. New episodes every Sunday. Follow us on Spotify and Instagram for updates! #scienceisforeveryone Featu…

Welcome to "bio much?": a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology. For our first season, we will be diving into COVIDS-19's supervillain journey: discussing topics from bioweapons to historical pandemics. Join in as we learn about the infamous virus in a more fun and accessible way than ever before. After all, #scien…

Welcome to "bio much?": a weekly podcast where we break down some of the biggest ideas in biology! New episodes every Sunday. Follow us on instagram @biomuchpodcast for updates, behind-the-scenes, and other fun content! Let's Science On! * Featured Music: The Times They Are A' Changin' (Cover) - Johnny Long's Original & Cover Tunes…