Glycobiology (CARBS) with Michelle Dookwah

Carbohydrates: no longer just for your piehole. Stuff some knowledge into your ears with sugar scientist Michelle Dookwah and learn how your cells use carbs to communicate, the whys behind your winter cravings, the hot goss on the keto diet, and how much sugar you should really be eating. Also: B-movies about biology and the weirdest thing Alie ate today.

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And here are some links you may find useful:

Structure of sugars and their taste

Salt and Pepper syndrome

Extraordinary Measures on Rotten Tomatoes

Study on white vs. whole wheat bread

Ketogenic diet

World's Largest Baguette

Sugar Science at UCSF

Winter chub factor