People, Parasites, and Plagues

Science Podcasts

People, Parasites, and Plagues is a podcast aimed at delivering information about the fascinating pathogens among us from the impressive professionals who study them. Join our hosts Dr. David Peterson and Dr. Kim Klonowski, two infectious disease...

Episodes

Paleopathology: A Window Into Ancient Diseases

The World’s Most Successful Parasite: Inside Toxoplasma’s Weird Biology

Rebuilding Immunity: The Thymus, Your Immune System’s Hidden Architect

An Open-Source Pandemic: Genomes, Metadata, and Real-Time Outbreak Science

When Neutralizing Isn’t Enough: The Immunology of Alphavirus Defense

The Hidden Empire of Parasitoid Wasps

From Pathogen to Prescription: Reimagining E. coli

The Silent Architect: Chromatin’s Role in Fungal Outbreaks

Endocytosis: T. cruzi's Cool Parasite Trick

Parasites & Passports: Graduate Students on Science & Self-Discovery

The Science of Public Policy

Lock and Key: The Devious Mechanisms of Viral Entry

Observable Variations: Using Genetic Marker Systems for Infectious Diseases

PPP Book Club: Infectious Reads 2

Treating Mosquitoes: Innovative Ways To Combat Malaria

Harnessing the Hulk: Insights on T Cell Function

CWD, BTV, EHDV, Oh My!

Wolbachia: Unwelcome Guest or Essential Partner?

Hypnozoites: World's Best Nappers

Mom For The Win: Setting Up Your Early Immunity For Success!