Now I'm scared of cyborgs

The cyborgs that sci-fi imagined never arrived, but a different kind of tech that merges man and machine has. I discussed the present and future of brain-computer interfaces with Ben Bradley.

China’s booming biotech industry

China became the first country to approve an invasive brain-computer interface beyond clinical trials in early 2026. I spoke with Ira Flatow about the milestone.

Tech Tuesday

I spoke with Amy Juravich about how advances in whole-genome sequencing and embryo selection could change the IVF field.

The drama and trauma of 23andMe

Following 23andMe's bankruptcy filing in 2025, I explain down the state of genetic testing and DNA privacy.

Elon Musk put a chip in my brain

After Noland Arbaugh became the first person to receive a Neuralink implant, BBC interviewed me about how brain chips work.

Vaccines from the sky

I bet you didn't know that every year, the USDA drops millions of edible rabies vaccines across the eastern US for wildlife. I spoke with NPR about the program.

A ‘universal’ coronavirus vaccine

During the pandemic, I produced a short podcast on efforts to make a so-called pan-coronavirus vaccine.

Losing my voice

In 2016, I told the story of how my voice mysteriously failed in high school—and how I got it back.