Francis Collins
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Francis S. Collins is an American physician-geneticist known for leading the Human Genome Project and serving as director of the National Institutes of Health. He has also advised U.S. administrations on science and biomedical policy.
2 episodes featuring Francis Collins
Something You Should Know
Music heals while technology erodes everyday human skills
The episode connects music’s measurable effects on health with a warning that convenience can weaken cognition, connection, solitude, and movement.
Aug 29, 2026 · 54 min
Unexplainable
Hank Green argues science depends on being challenged
The episode offers a practical test for separating genuine investigation from claims that borrow science’s authority while resisting scrutiny.
Aug 10, 2026 · 28 min