Disease Vs

Disease Vs

Dr Daniel Andrews, Monash University

Episodes 20
Avg. Duration 19m
Activity Active
Since Jun 2025
Latest Episode May 2026

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Daily
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Episodic
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76%
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About This Podcast

Disease Vs is all about diving into the biggest battles in modern science — from cancer to antibiotic resistance — and uncover how breakthroughs in biomedical research are reshaping how we treat diseases and deal with global heath challenges!

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Recent Episodes

The Fertility Clock: Age, Eggs and Expectations

May 28, 2026 19m

Join Abbey, Marnie and Josiah as they delve into the world of female fertility. They investigate why fertility declines with age and what are some actional strategies for increasing their chances of…

Microplastics, Macro-problem

May 25, 2026 19m

You've no doubt heard the headlines about microplastics and how much of these we are all consuming. But what does the science behind this say? And what are these microplastics doing in the body?Join…

Break it down - how loss of self-tolerance causes autoimmunity

May 25, 2026 19m

Nothing is straight forward when it comes to autoimmunity and how it develops. It requires a combination of genetic and environmental factors to rear its ugly head.Join Shauna, Emma & Methul as…

Melanoma Uncovered: What Your Cells Are Trying to Tell You

May 25, 2026 19m

Ever wondered what makes melanoma the most dangerous form of skin cancer? It’s a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but there is growing hope. Advances in research and treatment are transforming…

Can COVID increase your chance of Alzheimer's disease?

May 25, 2026 20m

Can COVID increase your chance of Alzheimer's disease? Both COVID-19 & Alzheimer's disease have some overlapping effects on the brain, so it's certainly worthy of investigation!Join Laila, Simona…

One Shot Isn't Enough - Chasing the chameleon virus

May 25, 2026 19m

Have you ever wondered why the flu shot gets updated each year? And how do scientists work out how to chance the vaccine well ahead of time?Join Emma, Wendy & Hadik as they explore the answer to…

Fertility Eggsplained - Investigating Female Age-Related Infertility

May 22, 2026 20m

We all know that Female fertility declines with age - but why is this the case? And what can be done to give couples a better chance of conceiving? Join Dov, Charli & Jedid, as they explore…

What Doesn't Kill Them Makes Them Stronger! - The Emergence of Antibiotic Resistance

May 20, 2026 20m

Imagine living in a world where a cut could be deadly.If we want to avoid this possibility in the future, we need antibiotics that actually work!Jonathan, Ash, Vidara & Victoria dive into to shed…

Can Your Coke Zero Cause Cancer? Unravelling The Current Conspiracies

May 18, 2026 20m

Do the artificial sweeteners most of us consume everyday cause cancer? You're about to find out!Bethany, Stefanie and Alastair take us through the evidence from both sides of the debate and answer…

Born Under Pressure: Prenatal Stress and the Child's Mind

May 17, 2026 19m

Alexandra, Andrew & Zeyneb do a deep dive on the impacts of pre-natal stress on the developing fetus and after birth. They particularly focus on the potential impacts of stress on the child's…

Seasonal Shield for Influenza: The Science Behind the Flu Shot

May 17, 2026 19m

Thomas, Cherry & Greta take a deep dive into all things influenza virus. They explore how the flu virus enters our cells, why the flu vaccine needs to be updated each year and current advances in…

Science Unmasked: Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors Make Heroic Cancer Treatments

May 17, 2026 19m

Drug resistance is a big problem in cancer treatment. Just when you think cancer has been defeated it can come back with a vengeance. Adrian, Diya & Victoria explore the question "could targeting…

Sickle No More - Is Sickle Cell Disease Now Curable?

May 17, 2026 19m

Callum, Yasindhu & Aria, explore the ever-expanding world of gene therapy and gene editing. They investigate the gene therapy interventions for sickle cell patients and consider what this means…

Keep up with: Antibiotic Resistance

May 17, 2026 19m

Dima, Jacob & Jayen take a deep dive into the world of antibiotic resistance. Why is it such a big problem and why does the outlook look bleak at the moment? They also offer perspectives on the…

Epigenetic Modifiers - can they help put the brakes on cancer?

May 17, 2026 19m

Ben, Hailey & Ryan explore key breakthroughs which are helping us understand how epigenetic modifiers can be used to control the growth of cancer cells. Are epigenetic modifiers the next big…

The Endo-crimes of Lupus: Unravelling the Gender Disparity

May 17, 2026 20m

Selina, Helya & Thiri take a look into the complex world of autoimmunity by taking a look at Lupus. They shed light on why 9 out of 10 people with lupus are female and how hormones can play a key…

Fast and Curious: Can intermittent fasting improve the efficacy of chemotherapy?

May 17, 2026 19m

Angela, Abbie & Jasmine tackle the question, can intermittent fasting improve chemotherapy for patients? It's a wild idea but the science suggests there may just be something to it! Tune in to…

The Cancer Revolution: Fighting Smarter AND Harder

May 17, 2026 18m

Ryan, Isabelle and Long delve into the ever-changing world of cancer treatments. They discuss both targeted and non-targeted treatment strategies and what the future of cancer treatment may look…

Exploring Approaches for Addressing Age-Related Female Infertility

Jun 02, 2025 20m

Join, Joel, Linka & Govind as they explore the causes of age-related female infertility, and where in this process interventions can occur. After the age of 35, female fertility starts to decline…

No MS-ing Around: How monoclonal antibodies are revolutionising multiple sclerosis treatment

Jun 02, 2025 19m

From incurable to manageable – science is rewriting the story of MS. Join Natalie, Prio, and Ethan as they explore how monoclonal antibodies are revolutionising treatment for multiple…

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