#1 Podcast For Understanding Infectious Diseases
Spreading the knowledge,
not the germs.
Infectious diseases made simple, relevant, and (dare we say) entertaining—Dr. Mark Miller and Jonathan Hope break down the germs and the jargon for you and your crew.
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Science Swap - The Layman Takes The Lead
In this fun and enlightening episode of Germs & Jargon , we’re flipping the script in our brand-new Science Swap format! Jonathan, your curious layman host, takes a shot at explaining one of the most pressing issues in modern medicine: antibiotic resistance . How close can he get to the real sc...
Culture Queries #2 Q&A
Ever wondered if eggs really need to be refrigerated? Why astronauts don’t catch colds on the ISS? Or what connects a fungal rash on your foot to a ring on your arm? In this listener-powered episode of Germs & Jargon , Dr. Miller and Jonathan dive into your submitted questions from how fevers h...
Famous, Infected & Unexpected
In this compelling episode of Germs & Jargon , we uncover the surprising infectious disease stories behind some of the most iconic celebrities: Rosie O'Donnell’s battle with a rare bacterial infection, Justin Bieber’s diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt syndrome, Christopher Reeve’s struggle with chronic infe...
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