Best Molecular Programming Podcasts (2025)

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Cosmetic Brush Design and Manufacturing, featuring Anisa International Founder and CEO Anisa Telwar Kaicker 28:24

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This episode is a favorite from the archive, and a good conversation to revisit while the CosmoFactory team is on Winter Break. (original air date July 23, 2024) We will be back with more informative and inspiring episodes at the start of 2026. In the meantime, enjoy this and other episodes from the archive—which you can find here: https://www.cosm…

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Preparing for My Breast Implant Removal (Explant) 49:55

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I walk through exactly how I am preparing for breast implant removal and how I will decide on a breast lift. You will hear my eight week prehab checklist, the IV and nutrition plan I am using with surgeon approval, and a week by week recovery map. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. 20% off supplements: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/lvogel1610380742 Coachi…

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Smart Follower and Market Entry Strategy, featuring Beesline International Director of Business Development Omar Touma 25:51

11d ago25:51

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As companies around the world compete for consumer dollars, business strategists are combining new capabilities with traditional tactics to innovate product, create brand momentum, and position the companies they work with for sustained growth. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we find out about business development strategy. Our guest is Omar…

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164 - Investigating Remote Sampling, Sample Retention and Re-Analysis, and Athlete Experiences in Anti-Doping - Daniel Westmattelmann, PhD 42:53

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Dr. Daniel Westmattelmann is Professor in Business Administration at the Private University of Economics and Technology (PHWT) in Vechta, Germany, as well as an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Münster. In this episode, he discussed his former career as a professional cyclist, his path to becoming a researcher, and some of his recent rese…

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Preventing Cognitive Decline with Max Lugavere 45:54

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Chatting with Max Lugavere about how to prevent cognitive decline through nutrition and lifestyle. We discuss: • The link between diet, insulin, and dementia risk • Why ketosis can protect brain metabolism • The best fats for cognitive performance • The role of sleep, stress, and toxins in brain aging A timeless conversation on how to fuel your bra…

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“The Unreasonable Effectiveness of the Behavioral Sciences in Developmental Biology and Biomedicine” 46:35

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This is a ~46 minute talk by Michael Levin titled “The Unreasonable Effectiveness of the Behavioral Sciences in Developmental Biology and Biomedicine” given at a developmental biology/bioengineering symposium, explaining the connections between the cognitive/behavioral sciences and the study of morphogenesis, from the lens of our framework and new …

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Nanofiber Science and Product Application, featuring TaikiUSA Chief Scientist Doctor Laura Frazier 24:26

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Beauty product manufacturers create sizable innovations from the tiniest of technologies. One good example of this: designing next-generation cosmetic product formats with nanofiber materials. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about nanofibers from our guest Doctor Laura Frazier, Chief Scientist at TaikiUSA, the company is a branch of…

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Mast Cell Activation: Why Your Body Won't Calm Down 40:06

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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is one of the most misunderstood drivers of chronic inflammation, fatigue, and hypersensitivity. In this episode, I break down what MCAS actually is, why it develops, and how to stabilize it. You'll learn the full physiological sequence behind mast cell activation, the real triggers: mold, infections, hormones, …

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Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Masiero from Caltech speaks about the new NASA mission: NEO Surveyor 58:07

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Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Masiero from Caltech/IPAC. Dr. Masiero teaches us all about NEOs-"Near-Earth-Object" and the new NASA mission-NEO Surveyor that will Find Near Earth Objects before they find us! Dr. Joseph Masiero Bio: https://www.ipac.caltech.edu/science/staff/joe-masiero NASA Neo Surveyor Mission: https://science.nasa.gov/missi…

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Menopause Brand Creation, featuring Womaness Co-Founder and CEO Sally Mueller 23:45

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Building a brand, helping create a category, reaching a previously underserved consumer—none of these is an easy task. Yet contemporary menopause care brands are taking on all of these challenges. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we consider the risks and rewards of creating an OTC brand for the generation-spanning demographic of menopause co…

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163 - 40 Years of Advancing Anti-Doping at the Catalonia Anti-Doping Laboratory - Rosa Ventura Alemany, PhD 37:42

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The Catalonian Anti-Doping Laboratory was established in 1985, and this year marks their 40th anniversary of operations. Dr. Rosa Ventura Alemany is Director of the laboratory, which is within the Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute (IMIM) in Barcelona, Spain. In this episode, she discusses how the laboratory and the field of anti-doping ha…

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Wellness Is Not the New Diet Culture with Amanda Perry 42:49

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A listener-favorite conversation with Amanda Perry; holistic health coach and yoga teacher, on how to heal your relationship with food and your body. We explore: • Why "wellness" often disguises diet culture • How to move from control to body trust • What food neutrality actually feels like • Simple ways to reconnect to hunger, fullness, and self-c…

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Molecular Farming for Cosmetics, featuring VelozBio CTO and Co-Founder Laura Margarita López, Upstream Processing Manager Marypaz Hernandez Sicaeros, and Proteomics Manager Andrés Moreno Morales 18:47

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Biofactories are driving growth in the cosmetic ingredient development sector. And molecular farming technologies are among the newer platforms that companies around the world are leveraging to produce sought-after molecules with applications in skincare, hair care, etc. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn more about genomic biotechnolo…

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Root Cause Healing: Mold, Parasites, and MCAS Explained 58:50

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What if your symptoms aren't random but part of a bigger system trying to adapt? In this episode, we break down the true structure of root cause healing… from drainage and detox to mold, parasites, and mast cell activation. You'll learn why conventional approaches miss the mark, how terrain-based healing restores function, and what actually happens…

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Investing in the Future of Beauty & Tech, featuring Fab Ventures Founder Odile Roujol 18:46

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Investor dollars play an important role in the innovation economy. Yet finding and nurturing founders who can imagine and iterate on the tech platforms, business models, and product development strategies that will help the cosmetics industry advance is a skills unto itself. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we explore the world of venture cap…

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162 - Leveraging Molecular Isotopic Structure in Anti-Doping Analyses - John Eiler, PhD 56:13

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Dr. John Eiler is the Robert P. Sharp Professor of Geology and Geochemistry, as well as the Ted and Ginger Jenkins Leadership Chair of the Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences at Caltech. In this episode, John discusses his career, his research examining the molecular structure of isotopes, and how the approach that he and his collaborator…

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RESTORED: How a Sleep Peptide Rebuilds Your Rest 56:25

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Most sleep aids sedate you, but they don't restore you. In this episode, we dive deep into RESTORED, the natural sleep peptide developed to quiet the brain's stress signals and bring back real, restorative sleep. Learn how this bioactive peptide rebalances the orexin–cortisol system, restores REM and deep sleep, and helps you wake clear, calm, and …

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Studying Cosmetic Chemistry, featuring Spelman College Cosmetic Science Program Director Dr. Leyte Winfield 22:28

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Education is the foundation of innovation. As cosmetic science becomes more sophisticated and industry regulations more rigorous, the schools where students learn about beauty, biology, chemistry, and material science are more vital to the future success of our industry than ever. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we learn about cosmetic scien…

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Being Mislead? Pap Smears, Mammograms, and Hormone Therapy 50:40

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We've been taught that "good women" keep up with their Pap smears, mammograms, and hormone therapy. But what if those routines (sold as prevention) are actually creating stress in the body's terrain? In this episode, I break down how each of these pillars of women's healthcare functions on a biological level, what they miss, and how to reclaim your…

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"Unconventional Embodiments: model systems & strategies addressing mind-blindness" by Michael Levin 46:40

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This is a ~45 minute talk for an embodied cognition audience, covering my framework for diverse intelligence, our use of morphogenesis as a model system for communicating with unconventional minds, and my views on our new MomBot platform and how it helps understand the symmetries between science and agency, and the novel group minds consisting of t…

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Cosmic Radio Interview Dr. Joseph Lazio from JPL's Deep Space Network 58:09

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Join me as we learn more about the amazing radio antennas from the NASA's Deep Space Network (DSN). Last month we learned how the DSN communicates with mission spacecrafts. This month we learn about the research the antennas have been involved in and how the DSN will help the communications with our return to the moon on the Artemis Missions!! We a…

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Plant-Based Beauty, featuring Native Extracts CEO Lisa Carroll 24:00

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Natural, botanical cosmetic ingredients are getting as much attention from consumers, brands, and researchers as are ingredients from any other origin. Which is why suppliers are investing in the popularity and potential of plant extracts. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about sourcing, processing, and studying botanical extracts for…

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161 - How Biotage Supports Scientists and Advances Anti-Doping in the North America - Esraa AboJasser and Dr. Lee Williams 31:34

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In the second episode of our two-episode mini-series featuring Biotage, Esraa AboJasser and Dr. Lee Williams share more detail about their work, particularly in the North America region. Biotage is a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery, drug development, and analytical testing. The company's prod…

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GI Map Deep Dive: Inflammation, Fat Malabsorption, and Immune Stress 27:25

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Ever wondered what your gut is trying to tell you? In this episode, I walk you through a real client's GI Map results so you can hear exactly how functional gut testing works and what it can reveal about your health. We'll talk about digestive dysfunction, inflammation, liver stress, and how these patterns connect to fatigue, hormones, and overall …

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"Platonic Space: brief argument and research agenda" by Michael Levin 17:46

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This is a brief (~17 minute) introduction to my argument about Platonic space in biology, using a 1-page simplified argument format and then a quick overview of the research program entailed by it. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Mathematical facts and patterns (01:46) Math explains physical reality (04:28) Physicalism and Platonic space (06:17) Structured space…

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Forest-Origin Ingredients, featuring Lignopure Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder Daniela Arango 22:32

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Sustainable ingredient solutions are instrumental in the development of new sunscreen and light-protection skincare products. Which is why suppliers are finding value in rescued, renewable materials that make industry more sustainable and sun care more effective. This week on the CosmoFactory podcase, we learn about lignin, a complex natural polyme…

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HRV & Stress Secrets with Dr. Kristy Harvell 41:34

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Adrenal fatigue. Burnout. Stress overload. If you've ever wondered why you feel "tired but wired," can't sleep, or just can't get your energy back, Dr. Kristy Harvell is going to dig into what's really happening with your adrenals, and what you can actually do about it. * What adrenal fatigue is (and why so many women struggle with it) * Stress typ…

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Against Mind-Blindness: recognizing and communicating with unconventional beings by Michael Levin 50:08

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This ~50 minute talk given at a futurism/AI gathering is a variant of my recent talks on diverse intelligence, focusing on ways to expand our perspective via considerations of non-brain-based intelligence in the body, patterns as agents, synthetic beings as model systems for learning to predict and communicate with agents that do not share our sele…

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An Antifragile Theory of Beauty, featuring Laboratoires Adeba Co-Founder Linda Dempah 23:37

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In the world of finance, ‘antifragile’ is commonly used to describe companies that thrive amid uncertainty and stress. Endurance often stands as proof of antifragility. Does this then mean that in the cosmetics industry, time-tested skincare ingredients are inherently reliable, effective, and safe? This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we consider…

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160 - Biotage's Role In Protecting Clean Sport in the EMEA Region - Monika Vezse and Dr. Lee Williams 33:07

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In this episode, Monika Vezse and Dr. Lee Williams joined us to talk about their work at Biotage, a global supplier and solutions partner to a wide range of customers within drug discovery, drug development, and analytical testing. The company's portfolio includes products and solutions that are critical for anti-doping laboratories and scientists …

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Breast Implants, My Story 41:53

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After 10 years with breast implants, I've made the decision to have them removed and in this episode, I'm sharing exactly why. From the risks of keeping implants long-term, to the mindset shifts I've had about body image, to my fears around what I'll look like after surgery… I'm opening up about the full story. We'll talk about: * Why implants aren…

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The Rapid Product Pipeline Model, featuring Essence Cosmetics Global Director Isabelle Tambue 22:50

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New product launches engage the consumer market and power industry growth. To maintain momentum, dynamic brands create seasonal collections, cross-industry collaborations, product texture innovations, and more. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we discover how a fast-paced, segment-specific product launch calendar can drive brand impact. Our g…

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My Husband Comes to Hang 46:17

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Kevin's here! We're chatting about his personal health journey and the changes he's made along the way. Together we talk about the supplements that come up most often, how to know if they're really a fit for you, and the role blood work plays in making smart choices for your health. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching and other supports available at: …

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"What the physiological software of life means for patient-specific interventions" by Michael Levin 5:14

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This is a very brief (~5 minute) explanation I made at a conference on next generation biomedicine about the topic of physiological learning and reprogrammability. I was commenting on the fact that differences in patient responses to interventions are not only due to genetics and epigenetics, but also to the memories made by cells and tissues of pa…

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Why bioelectricity in morphogenesis matters: an introduction in 3 slides by Michael Levin 8:50

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This is an ~8 minute very quick introduction about the context for developmental bioelectricity and some examples of how we use it as an interface to control growth and form. In this very short 3 slide introduction at a discussion forum, I tried to explain that bioelectricity is not just more physics we need to keep track of in morphogenesis, nor i…

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"The biology of apparent selves" by Michael Levin 52:08

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This is a ~52-minute talk titled "The Biology of Apparent Selves: Bioengineering Model Systems for the Contemplative Sciences" that I have at the CSCSC 25 (Complex Systems and Contemplative Studies Conference) symposium (https://luma.com/3vyrtz4j?utm_source=ep-g2M2JDmWHB). CHAPTERS: (00:01) Embodied Minds And TAME (03:30) Beyond Human-Centric Minds…

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"The Embodied Mind of a New Robot Scientist" by Michael Levin 58:34

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This is a ~58 minute talk titled "The Embodied Mind of a New Robot Scientist: symmetries between AI and bioengineering the agential material of life and their impact on technology and on our future" which I gave as a closing Keynote to the ALIFE conference in Japan (https://2025.alife.org/). This is a different talk than any I've done before, in th…

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Product Traceability, featuring Temera Sustainability Director María Fernánda Hernandez Franco 24:42

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159 - The 13-Year Battle for Olympic Bronze and the Impacts of Doping on Clean Athletes - Shannon Rowbury 53:38

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Shannon Rowbury is an accomplished elite U.S. track athlete and three-time Olympian. She is an Olympic bronze medalist, two-time World bronze medalist, World Record Holder in the distance medley relay, former American record holder in the 1,500 meter, 2 mile, and 5,000 meter races, and she has been ranked among the top ten female track athletes in …

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Peptides & Perimenopause: Resetting Your Biology After 35 46:11

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Perimenopause can feel like a rollercoaster: weight gain, brain fog, sleepless nights, and stress that feels heavier than ever. In this episode, I'll walk you through what's really happening in your body, why it feels so different after 35, and the science behind peptides that help you reset your biology. You'll also learn the lifestyle shifts that…

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"Bioelectricity: a bridge between physics and cognition, by way of biology" by Michael Levin 22:19

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This is a ~22 minute talk that I gave remotely at the Tech For Impact Summit 2025 in Japan (https://tech4impactsummit.com/). It goes very quickly over the idea of bioelectricity as the cognitive glue between different scales of intelligence at the body, allowing top-down control and transduction of high-level goals down to the chemistry. I discuss …

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Cosmic Radio Interview with Dr. Joseph Lazio from JPL 59:12

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Join me as we speak with Dr. Joseph Lazio, Project Scientist from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory's Deep Space Network. Dr. Lazio explains what the Deep Space Network (DSN) his job at the DSN and explain how the DSN antennas are used to track and communicate with NASA spacecrafts and the amazing research the antennas perform. This is the first part o…

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NAD+ and Skin Longevity, featuring New Frontier Bio Co-Founder and Associate Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Anna Mandinova 25:28

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NAD+ and Skin Longevity, featuring New Frontier Bio Co-Founder and Associate Professor in Dermatology at Harvard Medical School Dr. Anna Mandinova The anti-ageing beauty market is changing in response to consumer expectations and scientific progress. Skin biologists working in the cosmetics sector as well as medical professionals are studying ingre…

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Aminos vs BCAAs with Angelo Keely 1:05:04

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Confused about protein, collagen, BCAAs, or amino acid supplements? Let's break down everything you need to know about protein and amino acids in plain English. We cover: * What amino acids actually are and why they matter for every part of your body * The truth about protein intake for women (skin, hair, hormones, organs, and more) * The deal with…

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Reconfiguring the Packaging Supply Chain, featuring Pacific Packaging Components CEO Brandon Frank 21:16

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One thing is certain in the beauty packaging sourcing business today: uncertainty. Yet in the face of market disruption, suppliers, distributors, and brands are adapting—creating solutions and finding opportunities that ensure the supply chain remains dependable and responsive. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we find out how fluctuating tari…

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Bioelectricity: A Bridge Between Physics and Cognition, by Way of Biology 54:07

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This is a ~54 minute talk I gave, titled ""Bioelectricity: a bridge between physics and cognition, by way of biology", at the National Institute of Health Interest Group "Quantum SIG" (https://oir.nih.gov/sigs/qis-quantum-sensing-biology-interest-group). My talk doesn't contain any quantum biology content per se, but I discuss the idea of top-down …

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Recovering from Antibiotics 47:11

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Antibiotics can save lives… but they can also wipe out your gut. In this episode, I walk you through a functional medicine roadmap for recovery: the first steps to take after antibiotics, how to rebuild your microbiome with probiotics, prebiotics, and fermented foods, and the nutrients that strengthen your gut lining. You'll also learn what to do i…

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Intrinsic Motivation in Evolved, Engineered, and Hybrid Systems 57:26

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This is a ~1 hour talk I gave at the Oxford Robotics Institute called "Intrinsic motivation in evolved, engineered, and hybrid systems: the interface of biophysics, computer science, and behavioral science". It covers our work from the perspective of motivations - what are they (in various unconventional agents, spaces, and scales), how can we pred…

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Safety and Efficacy Testing, featuring Genemarkers Senior Technical Sales Manager Jocelyn Kearsley 19:26

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Biomarker analysis provides cosmetics industry suppliers and manufacturers with useful data that supports innovation in both raw materials and finished products. In recent years, this data has furthered our industry’s knowledge of why and how products deliver results. This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we hear about molecular testing for protei…

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158 - Leading Efforts to Advance Public Health, Drug Control Policy, and Drug Discovery - Rahul Gupta, MD 53:29

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Rahul Gupta, MD, MPH, MBA, FACP, is a physician, President of GATC Health Corp, and the former Director of the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). He was the first medical doctor to lead ONDCP, and he served as the Director from November 2021 - January 2025. Through his work, particularly at ONDCP, Dr. Gupta has made important cont…