Deep Dive On

About Deep Dive On

Deep Dive On is a podcast exploring research, science, and health through peer-reviewed academic papers. Each episode breaks down complex studies into engaging discussions, highlighting discoveries that shape science, medicine, and wellbeing. Whether you're a researcher, student, or curious mind, Deep Dive On offers clear insights and thoughtful analysis of the research that impacts our understanding of the world.

Publisher

ONLABS

Category

science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Oct 2024

Latest episode

22 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

35 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   22 Dec 2025

   How Global Policies and Free Transit Rewrote City Movement During the Pandemic

   This episode looks at a global analysis of how city mobility shifted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on Apple’s Mobility Trends Reports from 296 cities, researchers examined how public health policies influenced walking and public transport use. They found that initiatives promoting walking, such as closing roads to cars, led to a clear rise in walking activity. The study also mapped more than 500 active transportation policies worldwide, revealing that most were introduced in high-income countries. The findings suggest that encouraging walking and other forms of active transport can strengthen public health, support sustainable cities, and improve future pandemic resilience. Research paper: Hunter RF, Akaraci S, Wang R, Reis R, Hallal PC, Pentland S, Millett C, Garcia L, Thompson J, Nice K, Zapata-Diomedi B, Moro E. City mobility patterns during the COVID-19 pandemic: analysis of a global natural experiment. Lancet Public Health. 2024 Nov;9(11):e896-e906 Click here to read the article (https://doi.org/10.1016/S2468-2667(24)00222-6) Voiced by NotebookLM Disclaimer (https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bc71eee2-952c-4268-9cac-5c38345021e2)

2. 

   8 Dec 2025

   Predicting Neonatal Sepsis

   This episode explores a groundbreaking study published inb The Lancet that identified gene expression biomarkers capable of predicting neonatal sepsis before symptoms appear. Conducted in The Gambia, researchers analysed RNA sequencing data from healthy newborns to distinguish those who later developed early- or late-onset sepsis. Using machine learning, they identified a four-gene signature — HSPH1, BORA, NCAPG2, and PRIM1 — that accurately predicted early-onset sepsis at birth. The findings also revealed that early sepsis profoundly alters immune and metabolic development in the first week of life. This research highlights how genomic tools could transform neonatal care, especially in low- and middle-income settings. Research paper: An AY, Acton E, Idoko OT, Shannon CP, Blimkie TM, Falsafi R,Wariri O, Imam A, Dibbasey T, Bennike TB, Smolen KK, Diray Arce J, Ben-Othman R, Montante S, Angelidou A, Odumade OA, Martino D, Tebbutt SJ, Levy O, Steen H, Kollmann TR, Kampmann B, Hancock REW, Lee AH; EPIC Consortium. Predictive gene expression signature diagnoses neonatal sepsis before clinical presentation. EBioMedicine. 2024 Dec;110:105411 Click here to read the article (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ebiom.2024.105411) Voiced by NotebookLM Disclaimer (https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bc71eee2-952c-4268-9cac-5c38345021e2)

3. 

   24 Nov 2025

   Can Early Geriatric Care Save Lives in C. diff Infections?

   In this episode, we explore findings from the CLODIfrail trial, a Danish study published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity (2024). The trial tested whether early, comprehensive geriatric assessment (CGA) could improve outcomes for older adults hospitalised with Clostridioides difficile infection. While 90-day mortality rates were similar between groups, those receiving CGA had fewer infection recurrences, shorter hospital stays, and fewer deaths directly linked to C. difficile. Researchers suggest that earlier access to faecal microbiota transplantation may be key to these improved results. Research paper: Rubak T, Baunwall SMD, Gregersen M, Paaske SE, Asferg M,Barat I, Secher-Johnsen J, Riis MG, Rosenbæk JB, Hansen TK, Ørum M, Steves CJ, Veilbæk H, Hvas CL, Damsgaard EMS. Early geriatric assessment and management in older patients with Clostridioides difficile infection in Denmark (CLODIfrail):a randomised trial. Lancet Healthy Longev. 2024 Dec;5(12):100648 Click here to read the article (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.lanhl.2024.100648) Voiced by NotebookLM Disclaimer (https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bc71eee2-952c-4268-9cac-5c38345021e2)

Who has been a guest on Deep Dive On

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Researchers
• Song Siliang
• Zhang Jianzhi

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5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100

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Engagement

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