Opinionated Science Episode 46: A Massive Bacterium and Fasting for Nerve Repair

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Published: July 6, 2022

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In the latest Opinionated Science, the team discuss the discovery of an absolute unit of a bacterium in a Caribbean swamp, and the potential of intermittent fasting to accelerate nerve repair in mice.

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:

The Largest Bacterium Ever Has Been Found in a Caribbean Swamp

Intermittent Fasting Increases Nerve Repair in Mice

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Ruairi J Mackenzie

Senior Science Writer

As senior science writer, Ruairi pens and edits scientific news, articles and features, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging informatics technologies. Ruairi also drives Technology Networks' search engine optimization (SEO) and editorial AI strategy and created the site’s podcast, Opinionated Science, in 2020. Ruairi has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.

Kate Robinson

Assistant Editor

Kate Robinson is the assistant editor at Technology Networks. She joined the team in 2021 after obtaining a bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences.