Rick’s got a cold, so we’ve enlisted immunologist Professor Sheena Cruickshank to tell us all about the immune system! She’s unpacking what it does, the impact your diet has and she’s debunking some common myths about home remedies and enemas. There’s also some fascinating examples of how the brain and our mood affects the immune system and some amazing facts about vaccines! @EurekaPod <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

In an age of science, why do people still believe in ghosts?

Welcome to Eureka!, the show that gets under the skin of science with questions that really matter! Join science enthusiast Rick Edwards and actual real-life scientist Dr Michael Brooks every week as they dissect some of the universe’s most puzzling questions with the help of the world’s leading experts. From alien invasions and AI robot takeovers, to face transplants and talking animals, Rick and Michael are getting to the bottom of it all! Subscribe to ensure you never miss an episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.