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The Spinal Frontier: A Star Trek Physiology Podcast
Kelley and Eryn
29 episodes
1 day ago
Ever pause your millionth watch-through of your favorite version of Star Trek to wonder, "How is Klingon blood pink?" or, "Would hologram lungs even work?" or even, "Wait, do Ferengi ears fall off?!" Hosts Kelley (she/her), a marine biologist, and Eryn (they/them), a huge Star Trek fan, share the conversations they were already having at their house about the physiology of Star Trek aliens. Follow us on Twitter @spinalfrontier and Instagram @spinalfrontierpod for updates and extras! Hokey theme song by Kelley.
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Ever pause your millionth watch-through of your favorite version of Star Trek to wonder, "How is Klingon blood pink?" or, "Would hologram lungs even work?" or even, "Wait, do Ferengi ears fall off?!" Hosts Kelley (she/her), a marine biologist, and Eryn (they/them), a huge Star Trek fan, share the conversations they were already having at their house about the physiology of Star Trek aliens. Follow us on Twitter @spinalfrontier and Instagram @spinalfrontierpod for updates and extras! Hokey theme song by Kelley.
Show more...
Natural Sciences
Science
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AUGMENTS: We can’t all be The Hulk.
The Spinal Frontier: A Star Trek Physiology Podcast
28 minutes 15 seconds
3 years ago
AUGMENTS: We can’t all be The Hulk.

CW: Mentions of eugenics.

It’s a long one! Kelley and Eryn discuss the most famous genetically augmented characters in Star Trek lore, and just a few ethical implications of editing genomes. Spoiler: we conclude that consent, genetic diversity, and cultural/neurological diversity are necessary to humanity!

What is CRISPR? https://www.livescience.com/58790-crispr-explained.html

Editing and hokey theme song by Kelley.

Contact information: Instagram @spinalfrontierpod, email spinalfrontierpod@gmail.com

The Spinal Frontier: A Star Trek Physiology Podcast
Ever pause your millionth watch-through of your favorite version of Star Trek to wonder, "How is Klingon blood pink?" or, "Would hologram lungs even work?" or even, "Wait, do Ferengi ears fall off?!" Hosts Kelley (she/her), a marine biologist, and Eryn (they/them), a huge Star Trek fan, share the conversations they were already having at their house about the physiology of Star Trek aliens. Follow us on Twitter @spinalfrontier and Instagram @spinalfrontierpod for updates and extras! Hokey theme song by Kelley.