Science Queeries

12 Mar 2025

Science is colden

Biology, Environment, Health, Immunology, Science & Medicine

Two immunologists walk onto a boat – to take them to Antarctica. Dr Cat and A/Prof Helen McGuire. Helen is a lecturer in immunology at the University of Sydney and researches the role our immune system plays across chronic diseases, such as cancer and cardiovascular disease. They have a cool conversation about the immune system, their adventures in the Antarctic Peninsula, and how the cold environment can impact humans.

Originally aired 4th March, 2025.

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Environment, Natural Sciences, Science & Medicine

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Biology, Medicine, Science & Medicine, Society & Culture

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Biology, Health, Immunology, Medicine, Science & Medicine

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