240: Nate Siggard on Zika Killing Cancer, The SELF-DRIVE Act and Postpartum Depression in Men

The Science Jerks: Real Science, Real Comedians, Real Funny

Artist Nate Siggard (SkinMotion.com) returns to chat with us about how the Zika virus is being used to fight Cancer, what the new driverless car legislation means for the future of driving and how postpartum depression in new fathers can lower stress in mothers. Plus we talk about the biological roots of racism.

ZIKA CURES CANCER! SORT OF.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2146356-we-may-be-able-to-use-zika-virus-to-attack-brain-cancer-cells/

CONGRESS MIGHT DO SOMETHING RIGHT

https://www.wired.com/story/congress-self-driving-car-law-bill/

POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION IN DADS CAN BE GOOD FOR MOMS

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/09/170905145535.htm

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