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Briefing Chat: Are scientists funny? The evidence is in — and it's no joke

20.03.2026
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In this episode:


Exploring how gut microorganisms contribute to ageing

Nature: Memory loss is fuelled by gut microbes in ageing mice


How good jokes are in short supply during academic conferences

Nature: Knock knock, no one’s there. Study finds scientists’ jokes mostly fall flat


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