The Petri Dish

The Petri Dish Podcast

Sharing our scientific perspectives on interesting news, discoveries, issues, and policies with anyone who is passionately curious about all things science.

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The Petri Dish

Episodes (7)

Feb 17, 2014 Punch Drunk: Boxing, football, and why chronic brain trauma matters
Jan 24, 2014 She Blinded Me With Science
Dec 10, 2013 Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots, Shots...Everybody!

The Petri Dish

Feb 17, 2014
24¼ minutes
11 MB

In this episode, we discuss what is known about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), an increasingly discussed issue due to its effects on current and former football players. We discuss who else CTE affects, what is happening in the brain of affected individuals, and how more research is needed to solve this serious problem.

The Petri Dish

Punch Drunk: Boxing, football, and why chronic brain trauma matters

The Petri Dish Podcast

00:00 -24:19