Season 5 Episode 16: Skin Patches for Allergies, Plant-Based Pooches, and Digging into Dino Bones with Dr. Yara Haridy

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What if we told you that a simple skin patch could help desensitize toddlers with peanut allergies? It's true! Join us as we explore this groundbreaking immunotherapy treatment and discuss the science behind peanut allergies. Plus, ever thought about feeding your dog a vegan diet? We had our doubts, but a recent study on vegan dog food might just change your mind.

We're thrilled to have Dr. Yara Haridy as our expert guest in this episode! Dr. Haridy shares her insights on dinosaur bones, osteocytes, and how understanding these cells can improve our knowledge of life on earth. We'll also learn about some captivating extinct animals like Chomarasaurus and Pachycephalosaurs, as well as the Armored Ancient Fish and Giant Sloths.

Lastly, we'll take a fascinating dive into the world of animal age and growth, comparing life in captivity to life in the wild. We'll explore the mysteries of aging and growing dinosaurs, from theropods with 40 to 50 rings to the possibility of multiple rings due to harsh seasons. And get ready to be entertained a our project to build a velociraptor puppet, designed to teach people about animal evolution and the awesomeness of feathers. Don't miss out on this incredible episode of the Science Podcast!

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