Season 5 Episode 43: Horned Snakes, Wolf Microbes, and Sarah Laframboise on Yeast Power

Prepare to venture into a world of fascinating science facts and pet anecdotes.Submerge yourself in a gripping discussion about the purpose of reptile horns and how gut bacteria in wild wolves could potentially benefit our pet dogs. We're also thrilled to introduce our guest, Sarah Lafamboise, a Canadian PhD student with intriguing insights about the role yeast plays in cancer analysis and the trials she faces as a graduate student in a low-funded environment.Sarah opens up about her research and love for yeast and its implication on human diseases. Surprisingly, yeast shares 20% of its genes with humans, making it a vital player in studying diseases. What's more, we touch on the challenges she and other graduate students face due to insufficient funding. The sacrifices these students make and the potential impact on research and innovation cannot be overlooked - a topic that requires immediate attention. A softer side of science awaits as we talk about the significance of empathy and cuteness in our lives.  We round off with a fun and light-hearted discussion about yeast, filled with interesting facts and captivating stories from Sarah's experience. So, fasten your seatbelts and get ready to embark on this thrilling scientific adventure, where we uncover the unexpected connections between science, pets, and empathy.Sarah's Links:Sarah on Xhttps://twitter.com/SLaframboise14Sarah's Website:https://www.sarahlaframboise.ca/Support Our Sciencehttps://www.supportourscience.ca/Bunsen and Beaker Links:30% off the first month at Zencastr - use the code in the show!https://zen.ai/3LXIX2UYb1RLXwtWHHjryXAutdr3HS5EpVHMW80BOKgSave 10% at Bark and Beyond with the coupon code BUNSEN!The 2024 Bunsen and Beaker Calendar is ready to order!The Ginger Stuffie is on presale so check the link here!Join The Paw Pack to Support The Show!https://bunsenbernerbmd.com/pages/paw-pack-plus-communityOur Website!The Bunsen and Beaker Website has adorable merch with hundreds of different combinations of designs and apparel- all with Printful- one of the highest quality companies we could find!www.bunsenbernerbmd.comSign up for our Weekly Newsletter!Bunsen and Beaker on Twitter:Bunsen and Beaker on TikTok:Bunsen and Beaker on FacebookSupport the showFor Science, Empathy, and Cuteness!Being Kind is a Superpower.https://twitter.com/bunsenbernerbmd