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Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill

Have you ever wondered why we laugh or if you can really die of a broken heart? Join Professor Luke O'Neill on ‘Show Me the Science’ as he tackles a different issue each week; from the serious to the silly, all explained through science. This Newstalk production will open the world of science to people of all ages. New episodes every Thursday. Show me the Science is with thanks to B Braun. Listen and subscribe to Show Me the Science with Luke O'Neill on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'

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213. The Science Of Coeliac Disease

This week, it’s a request from Sean, in which he asks Luke to look at the Science Of Coeliac Disease. Lets dive in and look at how this family of proteins i.e. gluten can cause pain to the small intestine. Why does the immune system over react in response to gluten? 1 in 100 people in Ireland have been diagnosed with it, but how can science help? This week, it’s the Science Of Coeliac Disease.