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In this edition: Final efforts to eradicate polio, helping medical students beat depression and practicing surgery on sophisticated fake patients.

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– We discuss research into bees potentially becoming , and new around that world that indicate the best bet is to drink none.

– Despite a drastic decline in cases, . We find out why it’s so hard to eradicate the disease, and what’s being done to pass these final hurdles.

– Nearly one-in-three medical students experience depression at some point during their studies, so a team of third-year undergrads at 91ÌÒÉ« to let students know how to get help.

– We visit the as surgeons perform a unique operation – a real medical case but on a virtual patient, allowing trainees and established doctors alike to practice their technique.

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The podcast is presented by Gareth Mitchell, a lecturer on 91ÌÒÉ«'s MSc Science Communication course and the presenter of Click Radio on the BBC World Service, with contributions from our roving reporters in the 91ÌÒÉ« Communications group.

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