Opinionated Science Episode 40: A Herpes-MS Link, mRNA Pills and Regenerating Frog Limbs

Podcast

Last Updated: February 21, 2022

(+ more)

Published: February 18, 2022

Opinionated Science Episode 40: A Herpes-MS Link, mRNA Pills and Regenerating Frog Limbs content piece image

In the latest Opinionated Science, the first of 2022, the TN team discusses why multiple sclerosis links to a herpesvirus, a limb regenerating Fitbit that has amputee frogs hopping again and the next era of pill-based mRNA technology.

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.

Read more from this podcast:

Drug Cocktail Enables Frogs To Regenerate Amputated Limbs

Capsule for Oral mRNA Delivery Developed and Tested

Multiple Sclerosis Is Likely Caused by a Virus, Finds Study of 10 Million Military Personnel

Subscribe to Opinionated Science at your favorite podcast platform:

Listen here on Spotify.

Listen here on Apple Podcasts.

Meet the Authors

Laura Elizabeth Lansdowne

Managing Editor

Laura Lansdowne is the managing editor at Technology Networks, she holds a first-class honors degree in biology. Before her move into scientific publishing, Laura worked at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and GW Pharma.

RJ Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.

Molly Coddington

Senior Science Writer

Molly Campbell is a senior science writer at Technology Networks. She holds a first-class honors degree in neuroscience. In 2021 Molly was shortlisted for the Women in Journalism Georgina Henry Award.