So Curious!

What happens when you send magnetic fields through the brain? Can it help treat depression? In this episode, Angelica and Bey talk with mental health journalist Courtenay Harris Bond about her experience using TMS to treat her depression. Later, we hear from neurologist Dr. Roy Hamilton about how TMS works and what's going on in the brain. To wrap things up, The Franklin Institute's Chief Bioscien...

What are the smells of your childhood? In this episode, Angelica and Bey chat with Dr. Nancy Rawson, Vice President of the Monell Chemical Senses Center, about the deep world of our senses and the future of human smell. Show Links Learn more about Nancy Rawson View episode transcript

What goes into developing technology that can help us lead healthier lives–but also fits into our day-to-day lives? Perhaps a person with an idea and a person who can make it come to life? In this episode, Angelica and Bey talk to both sides of innovation- materials scientist Dr. John A Rogers and chief innovation officer at Penn Medicine, Roy Rosin. Show Links Learn more about Dr. John A. Rogers...

“For many people, technology makes things easier. For some people, technology makes things possible!” In this episode, Angelica and Bey chat with the crew at TechOwl about designing life-changing technology for people who need it. Also in this episode, we also talk to Philadelphia artist Mason Carter about his experience using a prosthetic leg. Show Links Learn more about TechOWL Learn more about...

Genes! We all have them. In this episode, Angelica and Bey with Dr. Eric Kmiec about how technology and gene information can cater our healthcare experience to an individual's needs. Later in the episode, Dr. Jayatri Das is back to add her thoughts about the future of personalized medicine.  Show Links Learn more about The Gene Editing Institute Learn more about CRISPR Meet Dr. Eric Kmiec Mee...

In the inaugural episode of So Curious, our hosts Angelica and Bey talk with neurologist Dr. Erin Conrad about cognitive enhancements. Later in the episode we also sit down with Franklin Institute’s chief bioscientist, Dr. Jayatri Das, to chat more about public perceptions of cognitive enhancers. Show Links Dr. Conrad's paper: "Attitudes Toward Cognitive Enhancement: The Role of Metaphor and...

Welcome to So Curious! , a new podcast from The Franklin Institute about the future of Humans 2.0! Dive into the deep end of the science pool to uncover what happens when humans take biology into their own hands. Here’s a preview of what's to come in season one..