Episodes 36
Avg. Duration 35m
Activity Highly Active
Since Dec 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Serial
Consistency
95%
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About This Podcast

Delving into topics in science and medicine, covering the controversies and discussing where the latest research is going.

Nulla Virtus Sine Veritate

(No Virtue Without Truth)

New episodes Wednesdays 4pm EST

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Recent Episodes

We Have Genetically Engineered Live Humans For The First Time

Jun 10, 2026 21m

Recent clinical findings show that VERVE-102, an innovative in vivo base editing medication, successfully lowers LDL cholesterol by permanently deactivating the PCSK9 gene in the liver. Data from the…

Climate Change

Jun 03, 2026 49m

Scientific research from NASA and major academic institutions confirms a near-unanimous scientific consensus that human activity is the primary driver of modern climate change. Despite this clarity,…

AI in Medicine

May 27, 2026 45m

Exploring the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on the future of healthcare, with a primary focus on drug discovery and personalized medicine. Organizations like Isomorphic Labs and UW…

Universal Vaccines

May 20, 2026 20m

Detailing the ongoing shift toward universal and next-generation vaccines designed to provide broader, more durable protection against highly mutable viruses like influenza and SARS-CoV-2. According…

Why Most Scientific Discoveries Are Wrong

May 13, 2026 49m

Exploring the replication crisis, a systemic phenomenon where numerous published findings in fields like psychology, medicine, and economics cannot be reproduced by independent researchers. This…

The Problem with Science in Media

May 06, 2026 42m

The evolving relationship between scientific evidence, public policy, and modern news consumption. One report highlights a systematic review of the barriers and enablers that influence how research…

Genetic Engineering

Apr 29, 2026 32m

A comprehensive history and future outlook of genetic engineering, tracing its evolution from Mendel’s early heredity studies to modern CRISPR-Cas9 precision editing. How biology has shifted from a…

Autism is a Different Operating System

Apr 22, 2026 28m

A comprehensive overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), detailing its nature as a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability characterized by unique social communication patterns and repetitive…

Epigenetics: Your Lifestyle is your Genetic Software

Apr 15, 2026 55m

Exploreing epigenetics, the study of how the environment and lifestyle choices influence the behavior of our genetic code. Unlike the fixed sequence of DNA, the epigenome functions as a dynamic…

Sex Versus Gender: The Essential Difference

Apr 08, 2026 36m

Exploring the evolving scientific, legal, and social distinctions between biological sex and gender identity. While biology typically classifies sex as a binary based on gametes and reproductive…

Vaccines: A Victim of Their Own Success

Apr 01, 2026 51m

Exploring the evolution and biological mechanisms of vaccines, tracing their history from ancient inoculation practices to modern immunological breakthroughs. Highlighting Edward Jenner’s pivotal…

Gut Bacteria: Your Second Brain

Mar 25, 2026 41m

Investigating the microbiota-gut-brain axis, a complex communication network linking the digestive tract to the central nervous system. Research indicates that gut dysbiosis, or an imbalance of…

Statins: Controversy, Efficacy, Safety & Cost

Mar 18, 2026 37m

Research indicates that while statins and PCSK9 inhibitors effectively lower cholesterol, their medical and economic value remains a subject of intense debate. Statins are proven to reduce…

Mirror Life

Mar 11, 2026 25m

Examining the scientific frontier of mirror life, a hypothetical form of biology constructed from molecules with reversed structural orientation, such as right-handed proteins and left-handed DNA.…

The Cost of False Beliefs and Misinformation

Mar 04, 2026 30m

Exploring the devastating consequences of misinformation and false beliefs across health, social, and environmental sectors. Illustrating how pseudoscientific claims and unfounded myths lead to…

Organic vs GMO

Feb 23, 2026 27m

Analyzing the scientific realities of organic and genetically modified (GM) foods, challenging popular myths about their safety, nutrition, and environmental impact. While organic farming restricts…

Nuclear Power

Feb 16, 2026 39m

Exploring the dual nature of nuclear science, tracing its history from the discovery of uranium’s inherent energy to its modern applications. It explains the mechanics of fission and radioactive…

Germany: A Case Study in the Failure of Renewables

Feb 09, 2026 30m

Examining the complex challenges and debates surrounding Germany’s energy transition, or "Energiewende," as the nation strives for net-zero emissions. A primary focus is the controversial decision to…

Gravity Doesn't Exist (as a force)

Feb 02, 2026 28m

Exploring the evolving definition of gravity, contrasting Newtonian mechanics with General Relativity and modern entropic gravity theories. While the classical view treats gravity as a literal force…

Sugar Paid and Fat Took the Blame

Jan 26, 2026 36m

Exploring the evolving scientific and historical debates surrounding the dietary causes of coronary heart disease (CHD) and the impact of measurement errors in health research. Historical analyses…

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How many episodes does The Deep Dive have?

The Deep Dive has published 36 episodes since December 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

Is The Deep Dive still active?

The Deep Dive is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 35m.

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