The Lab DoctoRs

Can dogs smell COVID, and how do they do so? What about detecting other diseases and conditions like cancer and diabetes? We go through the remarkable phenomenon of sniffer dogs as well as other extremely beneficial applications of animal senses on this Today We Discuss episode, including mine-sniffing rats, truffle-sniffing pigs and death-sensing cats. TLDR: Preliminary results show that dogs are...

Pretty sure everyone knows that we should always make sure pork is fully cooked, but have you wondered why? Why is it that some meats can be eaten rare while others must be handled with care? Find out the science behind all these on today’s TWL episode. TLDR : Pork should always be fully cooked but there are instances when you can actually eat it rare. Socials: instagram.com/thelabdoctors twitter....

Which is better, alcohol-based or alcohol-free sanitisers? Is it safe to use hand sanitisers before eating? Do we really need to wash our hands? Is there a difference in effectiveness between liquid and foam soap? Listen to this week’s episode to find out what the best way to clean your hands is. TLDR : Washing your hands with soap and water is the most effective at keeping your hands clean. Links...

Are people really okay with giving or receiving e-Angpaos as opposed to cash this Lunar new year? Just FYI, niu = ox in Chinese. Also, what are the implications of the newly discovered coronavirus variants on the current pandemic? Listen about these topics and more on our debut Today In Science episode. TLDR : Continue to be vigilant and safe during the festivities as the current measures are stil...

Today we were curious about identical triplets, do they even exist and how does it happen? Can IVF babies be identical twins? What about fishes? Listen on to find out more about twins, triplets and however many babies are possible with each pregnancy. TLDR : Yes, but we don’t know if identical twin fishes exist because no one has done the research, yet. Links: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/s...

Ever wondered why your fingers get pruny after a swim, but your face doesn’t? Why do we pee in pools and how does water not completely fill our ears and nose? We answer all these questions and more on today’s TWL episode. TLDR : The urge to pee in pools is scientific, but our body is pretty good at controlling it. Socials: instagram.com/thelabdoctors twitter.com/thelabdoctors Credit for theme musi...

What are vaccines and why are there so many different types for COVID-19? Are they safe? Will vaccinations mean the end of the pandemic? We cover this and other burning questions you may have about COVID-19 vaccines. TLDR : Cheer that the vaccines are effective at preventing disease, but fear (and stay safe and masked up) as transmission of the virus can still occur. Links: Types of COVID-19 Vacci...

We still have so much to learn about science, so join us on this quest for knowledge!  New episodes every Monday! Socials:  instagram.com/thelabdoctors twitter.com/thelabdoctors Email: thelabdoctors@gmail.com Credit for theme music: Fresh Time by Roa https://soundcloud.com/roa_music1031