Immunity and Infection
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#479: How the Pandemic Actually Ended
The pandemic "ended," but the virus remains. Herman and Corn break down the 2026 landscape of variants, policy shifts, and vaccine guidance.
#467: The Paradigm Shift from Avoidance to Exposure
Learn how early exposure to peanuts and eggs can prevent lifelong allergies and how to safely navigate the first year of solids.
#433: Will AI Win the Red Queen’s Race Against Superbugs?
Explore how generative AI and "microbial dark matter" are helping us stay one step ahead in the global arms race against superbugs.
#426: The Dew Point in Your Walls
Is your home a petri dish? Learn how to spot hidden mold, why bleach might be failing you, and how to stop "spore cannons" in their tracks.
#398: When Your Landlord Ignores the Law
Is your home making you sick? Herman and Corn dive into the legal and health realities of dealing with severe mold and negligent landlords.
#358: The Vitamin D Dilemma: Balancing Sun Safety and Immunity
Explore the delicate balance between getting essential Vitamin D and avoiding skin cancer in this deep dive into the "sunshine hormone."
#342: When a Leaky Roof Becomes a Breathing Crisis
Explore the latest in respiratory science, from the "One Airway" concept to revolutionary SMART therapy and managing asthma-induced anxiety.
#330: The Terminal Man: Institutionalized by an Airport
Could you survive living in an airport indefinitely? Herman and Corn explore the true story of the Terminal Man and modern AI security hurdles.
#323: When Gallbladder Surgery Rewires Your Gut-Brain Axis
Discover why your gut is a "second brain" and how trillions of microbes influence everything from your mood to your metabolism.
#320: When You Need Data to Trust the Air Again
Worried about mold or asthma? Herman and Corn break down the science of air sensors and how to choose a HEPA filter that actually works.
#299: A Housemate Gets the Call: The Science of Saving a Life
Discover the science of "master cells" and how stem cell donation works, from HLA matching to the unique Israeli registry system.