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Episode 55 - Slow down and organize
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026

In this episode, Matt and Kevin discuss a paper from a few years ago showing how faster, longer signaling, more adaptable neutrophils are actually worse at their job! Specifically, knocking out a GPCR kinase GRK2 impairs the ability of neutrophils to turn off their swarming behavior impairs their ability to deal with infections.Also, we’re thick with analogies - neutrophils are by turns mobs, berserker warriors, or agents of a fascist state.Links* The paper: Neutrophils self-limit swarming to contain bacterial growth in vivo* Previous episode about neutrophils and NETs: Episode 5 - When the carnies roll in* National Geographic documentary: The Secret History of Bees* Atlantic article about a dumb new conspiracy theory about scientists dying Get full access to Audiommunity Org at audiommunity.substack.com/subscribe

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