KYTOS Biology
Biology-related podcasts as part of the KYTOS Enrichment Programme. New episodes every fortnight!Visit: www.kytosbiology.org.uk for full detailsVisit: www.youtube.com/mriexplains for Science video tutorials'KYTOS Biology' podcasts and the 'mr i explains' YouTube channel are…
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The Biochemistry of Bipolar Disorder (opens the original)
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Bipolar disorder is often misunderstood as emotional volatility, but beneath its surface lies a profound biological complexity involving neurotransmitters, genetics, circadian rhythms, and even cellular energy systems. In this podcast, I explore the scientific roots of manic and depressive episodes, the brain structures affected, and why treatments like lithium and antipsychotics work at the molecular level. Through the lens of biology, we can see bipolar disorder not as a character flaw, but as
The Panda Paradox - Conservation Symbol or Resource Sink? (opens the original)
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Billions have been spent conserving the giant panda, a globalsymbol of wildlife preservation - but should it remain the poster species of conservation? This podcast explores the biological, ecological, and ethical arguments on both sides, asking whether limited resources might be better directed toward less charismatic but more endangered or ecologically crucial species. A balanced, evidence-based look at how we decide which species to save - and why.
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