<![CDATA[The Long Game | Voices from the health front]]>A show about the people, ideas, and breakthroughs that are changing what it means to live healthier, longer.

]]>https://invest.spotitearly.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 31 May 2026 11:34:10 GMTSun, 08 Mar 2026 15:50:21 GMT60SpotitEarly<p><i>A show about the people, ideas, and breakthroughs that are changing what it means to live healthier, longer.</i></p>episodicSpotitEarlyudi@spotitearly.comno<![CDATA[How Food Shapes Your Health]]>Discover how molecular nutrition and personalized approaches to women's health are transforming disease prevention, menopause management, and overall wellness. Join us as Dr. Karin Hermoni shares her journey from scientific research to real-world applications in functional food and nutraceuticals.

Main Topics:
  • The molecular impact of phytonutrients like lycopene on cancer and bone health
  • The importance of sex- and cycle-aware clinical research
  • Food as medicine: prevention, treatment, and lifestyle integration
  • Addressing gender gaps in health research and clinical trials
  • The role of mindset, placebo, and lifestyle in health outcomes
  • Future prospects with AI and big data in women’s health
Timestamps:

00:30 - Dr. Karin Hermoni’s background and focus on food as medicine

01:55 - How dietary choices impact molecular health

04:36 - The cellular effects of phytonutrients in cancer prevention

06:19 - Tomatoes, lycopene, and estrogen signaling in breast and prostate cancer

08:12 - The importance of tissue-specific effects and holistic views

09:29 - Sex- and cycle-aware clinical research and gender gaps

10:44 - The challenges of research on women and hormonal variation

13:36 - Incorporating women’s hormonal cycles into study design

14:37 - Re-evaluating historical studies and their impact on women’s health

15:40 - The evolving science on hormone replacement therapy and menopause

17:02 - big data, AI, and the future of women’s health research

18:16 - Bridging the gap between rigorous science and practical health benefits

19:16 - Introducing Imagine Health’s approach to personalized wellness rituals

21:53 - The power of mindfulness, placebo, and lifestyle in health optimization

25:43 - Hope for the future fueled by AI, data, and empowered consumers

27:17 - Influential ideas: Bruce Lipton’s The Biology of Belief

29:30 - Connecting with Dr. Hermoni and closing remarks

Resources & Links:
Connect with Dr. Karin Hermoni:
]]>a1c0c3da-304b-4004-b0ca-755af0a34d10Sun, 24 May 2026 19:32:28 GMT<p>Discover how molecular nutrition and personalized approaches to women's health are transforming disease prevention, menopause management, and overall wellness. Join us as Dr. Karin Hermoni shares her journey from scientific research to real-world applications in functional food and nutraceuticals.</p><h6><b>Main Topics:</b></h6><ul><li>The molecular impact of phytonutrients like lycopene on cancer and bone health</li><li>The importance of sex- and cycle-aware clinical research</li><li>Food as medicine: prevention, treatment, and lifestyle integration</li><li>Addressing gender gaps in health research and clinical trials</li><li>The role of mindset, placebo, and lifestyle in health outcomes</li><li>Future prospects with AI and big data in women’s health</li></ul><h6><b>Timestamps:</b></h6><p>00:30 - Dr. Karin Hermoni’s background and focus on food as medicine</p><p>01:55 - How dietary choices impact molecular health</p><p>04:36 - The cellular effects of phytonutrients in cancer prevention</p><p>06:19 - Tomatoes, lycopene, and estrogen signaling in breast and prostate cancer</p><p>08:12 - The importance of tissue-specific effects and holistic views</p><p>09:29 - Sex- and cycle-aware clinical research and gender gaps</p><p>10:44 - The challenges of research on women and hormonal variation</p><p>13:36 - Incorporating women’s hormonal cycles into study design</p><p>14:37 - Re-evaluating historical studies and their impact on women’s health</p><p>15:40 - The evolving science on hormone replacement therapy and menopause</p><p>17:02 - big data, AI, and the future of women’s health research</p><p>18:16 - Bridging the gap between rigorous science and practical health benefits</p><p>19:16 - Introducing Imagine Health’s approach to personalized wellness rituals</p><p>21:53 - The power of mindfulness, placebo, and lifestyle in health optimization</p><p>25:43 - Hope for the future fueled by AI, data, and empowered consumers</p><p>27:17 - Influential ideas: Bruce Lipton’s <i>The Biology of Belief</i></p><p>29:30 - Connecting with Dr. Hermoni and closing remarks</p><h6><b>Resources &amp; Links:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Biology-Belief-Unleashing-Consciousness-Miracles/dp/0975991477/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jLKIEENOEZuYrjBS0TTaPHAXKDz3lYx8kl_WcJlB0x3_gITQ_IaTgFcIy85uZgcDqkAKkxcdeITjqJp38XTg7Q3q71QFZCOySYb_l44i1hE31k045yLE7Opbjqp3Zh40KOf5COD0u_hEBKYW66c39JbG9UQa7mWfKPHI_vnlWseiRZPd4a7XqkVzvTL1bk6w_XhrwQeRKHAb4CfNlCaoSE_NdWo1IYytOEnmQ_wRJcA.0CNRxnbuQXR4USCQLUvjNNm0G0U7234-2hsyfQKD0cQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=the+biology+of+belief&amp;qid=1779650814&amp;sr=8-3" target="_blank">The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spotitearly.com/" target="_blank">SpotitEarly</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://invest.spotitearly.com/" target="_blank">Invest in SpotitEarly</a></li></ul><h6><b>Connect with Dr. Karin Hermoni:</b></h6><ul><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-linnewiel-hermoni/" target="_blank">LinkedIn - Dr. Karin Hermoni</a></li></ul>no00:27:3213How Food Shapes Your Healthfull<![CDATA[The Hidden Tech of the Wild]]>In this episode, Shlomi Madar of SpotitEarly talks with Professor Yossi Yovel, head of the neuroecology lab at Tel Aviv University, about bat echolocation and what decades of research reveal about animal communication, memory, and cognition. They also explore how AI is helping scientists decode non-human behavior, and why evolution favors trade-offs rather than optimal design.


Resources & Links:

SpotitEarly

SpotitEarly investment opportunity

The Genius Bat by Yossi Yovel

Yossi Yovel’s Bat Lab

Color Doolittle Prize

Book: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

Animal Cognition and Memory Research



Contact Prof. Yossi Yovel

Twitter

LinkedIn


Timestamp

00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Professor Yossi Yovel

00:31 - Yossi’s interdisciplinary background and how he started studying bats

01:17 - The significance of echolocation and animal sensing abilities

01:41 - Insights from the database of 300,000 bat vocalizations

02:36 - Current capabilities and challenges in understanding animal communication with AI

03:58 - Differences between human language and animal signals

05:23 - The potential and limits of AI in interpreting animal emotions and moods

05:54 - The “Color Doolittle” prize for decoding animal communication

06:47 - Advances in animal sound databases and AI’s role

07:08 - The feasibility of conversing with animals in the near future

08:29 - Rethinking animal cognition based on recent findings about memory and planning

08:59 - The continuum of consciousness and cognition in animals

09:52 - Challenges in testing cognitive abilities in natural habitats

10:21 - Episodic memory and planning in bats, analogue to human cognition

11:45 - Tracking bats’ foraging behavior with GPS and their memory of fruit trees

12:42 - The diversity of bat species, their global distribution, and conservation status

16:24 - Building autonomous robots that navigate via echolocation

19:42 - Current state and future potential of sonar-based autonomous robots

21:20 - Comparing sonar with other sensors like vision and LiDAR

22:18 - What gives Yossi hope: passing science to the public and future innovations

22:58 - Common misconceptions about evolution and trade-offs in biology

24:41 - Influential books and ideas, including Richard Dawkins and animal behavior

26:09 - The future of biology and AI: bioengineering and models that mimic animal navigation

27:49 - How to follow Yossi’s work and resources, including “The Genius Bat”


]]>99d8592b-a386-4a1e-ac87-1e0c950d97caFri, 24 Apr 2026 12:14:59 GMT<p><i>In this episode, Shlomi Madar of SpotitEarly talks with Professor Yossi Yovel, head of the neuroecology lab at Tel Aviv University, about bat echolocation and what decades of research reveal about animal communication, memory, and cognition. They also explore how AI is helping scientists decode non-human behavior, and why evolution favors trade-offs rather than optimal design.</i></p><p><br /></p><p><i>Resources &amp; Links:</i></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spotitearly.com/" target="_blank"><i>SpotitEarly</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://invest.spotitearly.com/" target="_blank"><i>SpotitEarly investment opportunity</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR5ZN34K" target="_blank"><i>The Genius Bat by Yossi Yovel</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://yovelab.tau.ac.il/" target="_blank"><i>Yossi Yovel’s Bat Lab</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://color.doolittleprize.org/" target="_blank"><i>Color Doolittle Prize</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FC1IWP" target="_blank"><i>Book: The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/" target="_blank"><i>Animal Cognition and Memory Research</i></a></p><p><br /><br /></p><p><b><i>Contact Prof. Yossi Yovel</i></b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/yossiyovel" target="_blank"><i>Twitter</i></a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/yossi-yovel" target="_blank"><i>LinkedIn</i></a></p><p><br /></p><p><b><i>Timestamp</i></b></p><p><i>00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Professor Yossi Yovel</i></p><p><i>00:31 - Yossi’s interdisciplinary background and how he started studying bats</i></p><p><i>01:17 - The significance of echolocation and animal sensing abilities</i></p><p><i>01:41 - Insights from the database of 300,000 bat vocalizations</i></p><p><i>02:36 - Current capabilities and challenges in understanding animal communication with AI</i></p><p><i>03:58 - Differences between human language and animal signals</i></p><p><i>05:23 - The potential and limits of AI in interpreting animal emotions and moods</i></p><p><i>05:54 - The “Color Doolittle” prize for decoding animal communication</i></p><p><i>06:47 - Advances in animal sound databases and AI’s role</i></p><p><i>07:08 - The feasibility of conversing with animals in the near future</i></p><p><i>08:29 - Rethinking animal cognition based on recent findings about memory and planning</i></p><p><i>08:59 - The continuum of consciousness and cognition in animals</i></p><p><i>09:52 - Challenges in testing cognitive abilities in natural habitats</i></p><p><i>10:21 - Episodic memory and planning in bats, analogue to human cognition</i></p><p><i>11:45 - Tracking bats’ foraging behavior with GPS and their memory of fruit trees</i></p><p><i>12:42 - The diversity of bat species, their global distribution, and conservation status</i></p><p><i>16:24 - Building autonomous robots that navigate via echolocation</i></p><p><i>19:42 - Current state and future potential of sonar-based autonomous robots</i></p><p><i>21:20 - Comparing sonar with other sensors like vision and LiDAR</i></p><p><i>22:18 - What gives Yossi hope: passing science to the public and future innovations</i></p><p><i>22:58 - Common misconceptions about evolution and trade-offs in biology</i></p><p><i>24:41 - Influential books and ideas, including Richard Dawkins and animal behavior</i></p><p><i>26:09 - The future of biology and AI: bioengineering and models that mimic animal navigation</i></p><p><i>27:49 - How to follow Yossi’s work and resources, including “The Genius Bat”</i></p><p><br /></p>no00:26:23The Hidden Tech of the Wildfull<![CDATA[Cancer, Nature, and the Future of Diagnostics]]>Regulatory and IP Challenges of Animal-Based Diagnostics with Matthew Avery

Discover insights from Matthew Avery, a legal scholar and patent attorney, on the regulatory landscape and intellectual property considerations surrounding animal-based diagnostics, especially dogs used for disease detection. This episode explores the current challenges, innovative solutions, and future prospects in this emerging space.

Main topics:

The FDA's readiness and regulatory approach to animal-based diagnostics

The potential of AI and sensor technology to standardize dog-based disease detection

Patent strategies and intellectual property protections for trained animals and related technologies

Regulatory analogies to AI tools and ongoing challenges in the approval process

The impact of patent examination thoroughness on patent strength and valuation

Future outlook for health innovations and regulatory support

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction to Matthew Avery and his expertise in biotech, FDA regulation, and IP

(02:05) - Avery's prediction about FDA's unpreparedness for disease-sniffing dogs

(06:30) - The 2020 research predicting regulatory gaps in animal diagnostics

(09:30) - COVID detection dogs and FDA’s cautious encouragement in 2020

(13:00) - Challenges of regulating animal-based versus platform diagnostics

(16:30) - Advances in AI and sensor technology to control variability in dog-based detection

(19:00) - Patentability of trained animals and related innovations

(22:54) - Insights from the Harvard study on patent quality and common misconceptions

(23:40) - Advice for biotech founders on patent strategy in the animal diagnostics space

(28:23) - How patent rejections relate to prior art and innovation environment

(30:30) - The surprising finding that more patent rejections may weaken patent strength

(31:05) - Optimism about human innovation and future health breakthroughs

(32:08) - Misconceptions about healthcare costs in the US

(34:12) - Recommended reading and influential books

(35:09) - Future of health technology and regulatory evolution


Resources & Links:

SpotitEarly

SpotitEarly investment opportunity


Matthew Avery - Baker Bots

Harvard Law School - The Myth of Bad Patents

Patent Strategies for Animal-Based Diagnostics


Connect with Matthew Avery


Stay tuned for more expert insights into health innovation on The Long Game.

]]>f8c79156-bd7f-4743-9324-5f1840fdff56Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:19:43 GMT<p>Regulatory and IP Challenges of Animal-Based Diagnostics with Matthew Avery</p><p>Discover insights from Matthew Avery, a legal scholar and patent attorney, on the regulatory landscape and intellectual property considerations surrounding animal-based diagnostics, especially dogs used for disease detection. This episode explores the current challenges, innovative solutions, and future prospects in this emerging space.</p><p>Main topics:</p><p>The FDA's readiness and regulatory approach to animal-based diagnostics</p><p>The potential of AI and sensor technology to standardize dog-based disease detection</p><p>Patent strategies and intellectual property protections for trained animals and related technologies</p><p>Regulatory analogies to AI tools and ongoing challenges in the approval process</p><p>The impact of patent examination thoroughness on patent strength and valuation</p><p>Future outlook for health innovations and regulatory support</p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>(00:00) - Introduction to Matthew Avery and his expertise in biotech, FDA regulation, and IP</p><p>(02:05) - Avery's prediction about FDA's unpreparedness for disease-sniffing dogs</p><p>(06:30) - The 2020 research predicting regulatory gaps in animal diagnostics</p><p>(09:30) - COVID detection dogs and FDA’s cautious encouragement in 2020</p><p>(13:00) - Challenges of regulating animal-based versus platform diagnostics</p><p>(16:30) - Advances in AI and sensor technology to control variability in dog-based detection</p><p>(19:00) - Patentability of trained animals and related innovations</p><p>(22:54) - Insights from the Harvard study on patent quality and common misconceptions</p><p>(23:40) - Advice for biotech founders on patent strategy in the animal diagnostics space</p><p>(28:23) - How patent rejections relate to prior art and innovation environment</p><p>(30:30) - The surprising finding that more patent rejections may weaken patent strength</p><p>(31:05) - Optimism about human innovation and future health breakthroughs</p><p>(32:08) - Misconceptions about healthcare costs in the US</p><p>(34:12) - Recommended reading and influential books</p><p>(35:09) - Future of health technology and regulatory evolution</p><p><br /></p><p>Resources &amp; Links:</p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://spotitearly.com/" target="_blank">SpotitEarly</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://invest.spotitearly.com/" target="_blank">SpotitEarly investment opportunity</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bakerbotts.com/lawyers/avery-matthew" target="_blank">Matthew Avery - Baker Bots</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hls.harvard.edu/" target="_blank">Harvard Law School - The Myth of Bad Patents</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://patents.google.com/" target="_blank">Patent Strategies for Animal-Based Diagnostics</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewavery" target="_blank">Connect with Matthew Avery</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Stay tuned for more expert insights into health innovation on The Long Game.</p>no00:31:1411Cancer, Nature, and the Future of Diagnosticsfull