Planetterrian Daily
Daily science, longevity, and health discoveries across neuroscience, microbiome, cellular aging biology, sleep research, nutrition science, genetics, and regenerative biology. We deliberately minimize drug-industry dealmaking in favour of the broader research shaping how we understand the body. AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 84: A genomic analysis shows koalas suffered a sharp population decline 100,000 years ago, long before humans arrived.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A genomic analysis shows koalas suffered a sharp population decline 100,000 years ago, long before humans arrived. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Lancet Series Details Cardiometabolic Disease Path β The Lancet Three papers examine biology, epidemiology, and prevention of cardiometabolic conditions across the lifespan. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Ep 83: Acetylcholine surges in the brain when expected rewards fail, prompting mice to switch strategies in a virtual maze.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Acetylcholine surges in the brain when expected rewards fail, prompting mice to switch strategies in a virtual maze. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Brain signal drives habit switching in mice β Science Daily Researchers tracked mice in a virtual maze and observed that the absence of an expected reward triggered a rapid increase in acetylcholine release. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at...
Ep 82: Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Planetterrian Daily β Weekly Recap Looking back at 7 episodes from 2026-06-01 to 2026-06-07 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories From Ep 75 (2026-06-01): Thymus health linked to longevity via AI scan analysis β Science Daily ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Ep 81: Strength training shows a clear upper limit of benefit at 120 minutes weekly for lowering mortality risk.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Strength training shows a clear upper limit of benefit at 120 minutes weekly for lowering mortality risk. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Ep 80: Brains from people aged 80β100 reveal how microglia shift from protective to destructive states in Alzheimer's.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Brains from people aged 80β100 reveal how microglia shift from protective to destructive states in Alzheimer's. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Ep 79: Physical fitness correlates with brain health in young adults, with effects varying by sex.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Physical fitness correlates with brain health in young adults, with effects varying by sex. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Physical Fitness Tied to Brain Health in Young Adults β r/science The study examined links between fitness measures and brain structure in younger adults. Effects differed between males and females. No specific sample size or p-values appear in the summary. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra N...
Ep 78: Childhood flu vaccine analysis shows 9 to 14 fewer influenza cases per 100 children aged 2 to 5.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Childhood flu vaccine analysis shows 9 to 14 fewer influenza cases per 100 children aged 2 to 5. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Beetle mating rituals pollinate Australian banksia trees β Phys.org A four-year study led by La Trobe University found that hairy scarab beetles use candlestick banksia flowers as nocturnal mating sites while feeding on them in large numbers. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at...
Ep 77: Engineered hookworms can now produce and deliver therapeutics inside a living host.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Engineered hookworms can now produce and deliver therapeutics inside a living host. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Genetically modified hookworms produce and deliver therapeutics β Phys.org Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis engineered hookworms to secrete therapeutic molecules while living inside the host gut. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Ep 76: Smartphone cameras can now measure resting heart rate passively across skin tones using facial video alone.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Smartphone cameras can now measure resting heart rate passively across skin tones using facial video alone. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Smartphone facial video yields accurate heart rate across skin tones β Nature Researchers demonstrated that short clips captured during ordinary phone use can extract both heart rate and resting heart rate without any attached sensor. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at...
Ep 75: AI analysis of CT scans links healthier thymuses to longer lifespans and lower disease risk in adults.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries AI analysis of CT scans links healthier thymuses to longer lifespans and lower disease risk in adults. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Thymus health linked to longevity via AI scan analysis β Science Daily Researchers at Mass General Brigham used AI to examine CT scans from tens of thousands of adults. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production. π Full show notes, transcript & sources: read the episode page π Part of the Nerra Network β explore every show at nerranetwork.com.
Ep 74: Looking back at 5 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Planetterrian Daily β Weekly Recap Looking back at 5 episodes from 2026-05-25 to 2026-05-31 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories From Ep 69 (2026-05-25): A liver protein called HELZ2 shuts down production of the cholesterol carrier apoB. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 73: UK data show air pollution directly slows lung growth in children.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries UK data show air pollution directly slows lung growth in children. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Air pollution slows childhood lung growth, UK study finds β r/science A large UK analysis tracked lung function in children exposed to varying levels of traffic-related pollutants. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 72: Stem cell patches restored heart function in 12 of 20 patients with severe heart failure.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Stem cell patches restored heart function in 12 of 20 patients with severe heart failure. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Nature-based interventions improve multiple health markers β Nature A systematic assessment examined free interventions such as time in parks, forest walks, and community gardening. The review compiled evidence across physiological and psychological outcomes. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 71: Older adults allocate extra cortical resources to balance as sensory and motor signals slow with age.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Older adults allocate extra cortical resources to balance as sensory and motor signals slow with age. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Nanoscale Circuit Generates Light-Based Information at Room Temperature β r/science Researchers built a single-chip device that both produces and processes optical signals without needing cryogenic cooling. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 70: Satellites have measured sulfur dioxide released by refinery fires in Tehran.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Satellites have measured sulfur dioxide released by refinery fires in Tehran. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Satellites Track SOβ Emissions from Tehran Refinery Fires β Phys.org A research team used a constellation of satellites to investigate and quantify sulfur dioxide pollution after explosions and fires at oil storage and refining facilities in Tehran on March 7, 2026. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 69: A liver protein called HELZ2 shuts down production of the cholesterol carrier apoB.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A liver protein called HELZ2 shuts down production of the cholesterol carrier apoB. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Tiny blue octopus identified as new species β Science Daily Researchers formally described a golf-ball-sized blue octopus found at nearly 6,000 feet near an underwater mountain in the GalΓ‘pagos. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 68: Looking back at 3 episodes from 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-24 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Planetterrian Daily β Weekly Recap Looking back at 3 episodes from 2026-05-18 to 2026-05-24 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories From Ep 65 (2026-05-18): Sunlight alone can now generate quantum photon pairs for high-quality ghost imaging. From Ep 66 (2026-05-22): Ancient Microbial Conflicts Shaped Human Immune Defenses β Science Magazine ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 67: Ordinary WiFi signals can identify people with near-perfect accuracy even when phones are off.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Ordinary WiFi signals can identify people with near-perfect accuracy even when phones are off. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries WiFi signals identify people without devices β Science Daily German researchers showed that analyzing how radio waves bounce around a room allows recognition of individuals. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 66: A new review details how sleep physiology influences dementia risk through glymphatic clearance and vascular dynamics.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A new review details how sleep physiology influences dementia risk through glymphatic clearance and vascular dynamics. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Ancient Microbial Conflicts Shaped Human Immune Defenses β Science Magazine Researchers traced key immune system components to ancient battles between microbes. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 65: Sunlight alone can now generate quantum photon pairs for high-quality ghost imaging.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Sunlight alone can now generate quantum photon pairs for high-quality ghost imaging. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries New catalyst produces clean hydrogen without platinum β Science Daily Researchers created a durable catalyst that generates hydrogen from water using only abundant materials. The advance removes a major cost barrier to scaling renewable hydrogen fuel. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 64: Looking back at 4 episodes from 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-17 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next.
Planetterrian Daily β Weekly Recap Looking back at 4 episodes from 2026-05-11 to 2026-05-17 β the stories that mattered, what we learned, and what to watch next. This Week's Top Stories From Ep 60 (2026-05-11): Over 1000 genetic switches differ in female immune cells β r/science Thymus function carries lasting consequences into adulthood β r/science New analysis shows that thymic health continues to shape immune competence well beyond childhood. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 63: Ancient tree rings have preserved evidence of a massive solar storm 800 years ago that produced red auroras across the sky.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Ancient tree rings have preserved evidence of a massive solar storm 800 years ago that produced red auroras across the sky. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 62: Researchers decoded the two enzymes plants use to build mitraphylline, a rare twisted molecule with anti-cancer properties.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers decoded the two enzymes plants use to build mitraphylline, a rare twisted molecule with anti-cancer properties. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Plant Enzymes Decoded for Rare Anti-Cancer Compound β Science Daily Scientists at UBC Okanagan identified the two enzymes that assemble mitraphyllineβs unusual structure in plants such as kratom and catβs claw. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 61: Fossils long interpreted as early animal trails are now recognized as preserved bacterial and algal communities.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Fossils long interpreted as early animal trails are now recognized as preserved bacterial and algal communities. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 60: Over 1000 genetic switches function differently in female immune cells, helping explain women's higher rates of autoimmune disease.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Over 1000 genetic switches function differently in female immune cells, helping explain women's higher rates of autoimmune disease. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Over 1000 genetic switches differ in female immune cells β r/science Researchers mapped regulatory elements active in immune cells and found more than 1000 that operate differently between women and men. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 59: A neural brake on scratching has been found that prevents over-scratching once itch relief begins.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries A neural brake on scratching has been found that prevents over-scratching once itch relief begins. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Brainβs βstop scratchingβ signal identified in chronic itch models β Science Daily Researchers traced the brake to the ion channel TRPV4 in sensory neurons. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 58: Researchers identified a shared set of genes that enable limb regrowth in salamanders, fish, and mice.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Researchers identified a shared set of genes that enable limb regrowth in salamanders, fish, and mice. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Shared Genes Enable Limb Regrowth Across Species β Science Daily Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice pinpointed βSP genesβ essential for proper bone regeneration. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 57: Macrophage volume shifts trigger immune danger signals in new cell biology findings.
Planetterrian Daily π Planetterrian Daily - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries Macrophage volume shifts trigger immune danger signals in new cell biology findings. Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries Lancet cover spotlights AI-fabricated references in fraudulent paper β The Lancet A recent issue features analysis of a paper containing fabricated references generated by AI. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 56: A single 25 mg dose of psilocybin produced measurable brain structural changes in healthy adults that persisted for at least one month.
# Planetterrian Daily π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries > **A single 25 mg dose of psilocybin produced measurable brain structural changes in healthy adults that persisted for at least one month.** --- ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 55: Centenarians maintain immune systems far less prone to chronic inflammation than typical older adults.
# Planetterrian Daily π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries > **Centenarians maintain immune systems far less prone to chronic inflammation than typical older adults.** --- ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. **Centenarians Exhibit Remarkably Youthful Immune Systems β Nature Reviews Immunology** A new review details how people who reach 100 often retain immune cell profiles and inflammatory control that resemble those of much younger individuals. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis for audio production.
Ep 54: Researchers have identified a blood-based DNA marker that tracks arsenic exposure and may predict toxicity risks for those affected by contaminated water.
# Planetterrian Daily > **π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries** Researchers have identified a blood-based DNA marker that tracks arsenic exposure and may predict toxicity risks for those affected by contaminated water. --- ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. **Hydrogenobody structure uncovered in cow gut microbes β r/science** A newly discovered structure known as the hydrogenobody exists inside microbial cells in cows' gut. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 53: A blood test for p-tau217 can predict Alzheimer's risk years before any symptoms appear.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** May 01, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** A blood test for p-tau217 can predict Alzheimer's risk years before any symptoms appear. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. **p-tau217 Blood Test Predicts Alzheimer's Risk Early β Science Magazine** The test identifies people at risk for Alzheimer's well before symptoms begin. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 52: A blood test using AI models is showing early promise for monitoring a rare childhood bone and soft tissue cancer.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** April 29, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** A blood test using AI models is showing early promise for monitoring a rare childhood bone and soft tissue cancer. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 51: Mixing workout types over decades lowers mortality risk more effectively than repeating the same activity.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** April 27, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** Mixing workout types over decades lowers mortality risk more effectively than repeating the same activity. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 50: Higher education levels strongly predict longer lifespans across global populations, even where health records are incomplete.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** April 25, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** Higher education levels strongly predict longer lifespans across global populations, even where health records are incomplete. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 49: Supplementing a specific polyunsaturated fatty acid restored visual function and reversed cellular aging signs in the retinas of older mice.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** April 23, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** Supplementing a specific polyunsaturated fatty acid restored visual function and reversed cellular aging signs in the retinas of older mice. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 48: California hybrid honeybees resist Varroa mites from the larval stage, carrying far fewer parasites without heavy chemical use.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** April 21, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** California hybrid honeybees resist Varroa mites from the larval stage, carrying far fewer parasites without heavy chemical use. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 47: Protein engineers created over 10 million data points in three days, dramatically accelerating AI-guided design of custom molecules.
# Planetterrian Daily **Date:** April 19, 2026 π **Planetterrian Daily** - Science, Longevity & Health Discoveries **HOOK:** Protein engineers created over 10 million data points in three days, dramatically accelerating AI-guided design of custom molecules. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 46: Ideayaβs eye cancer drug met its phase 2/3 primary endpoint, clearing a path to accelerated FDA filing later this year.
**HOOK:** Ideayaβs eye cancer drug met its phase 2/3 primary endpoint, clearing a path to accelerated FDA filing later this year. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 15 Science & Health Discoveries 1. **Eye Cancer Drug Hits Phase 2/3 Goal: 15 Apr 2026 β’ Fierce Biotech** Ideaya Biosciences and Servierβs candidate has succeeded in its phase 2/3 trial for a form of eye cancer. The result positions the companies to submit for accelerated FDA approval in the second half of 2026. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.
Ep 45: A single CAR-T cell therapy has driven three distinct autoimmune diseases into remission in one patient for the first time.
**HOOK:** A single CAR-T cell therapy has driven three distinct autoimmune diseases into remission in one patient for the first time. ββββββββββββββββββββ ### Top 12 Science & Health Discoveries 1. **CAR-T Treats Three Autoimmune Diseases at Once: 13 April 2026 β’ Fierce Biotech** A CAR-T cell therapy has successfully treated not one, not two, but three different autoimmune diseases at once in a single patient. ... AI Disclosure: This podcast is curated by Patrick but uses AI-generated voice synthesis (ElevenLabs) for audio production.