B Positive: Immune Cell-ebrating Immunity

B Positive: Immune Cell-ebrating Immunity

Author: JOY 94.9 - Rainbow Community Podcasts for our LGBTI, LGBTIQA+, LGBTQIA+, LGBT, LGBTQ, LGB, Gay, Lesbian, Trans, Intersex, Queer Communities May 1, 2026 Duration: 38:50

Every day, we encounter tens of thousands of microbes. Our antibodies are our anti-buddies, protecting us from infection.

The Day of Immunology is the perfect day to immune cell-ebrate this biology that keeps us alive. We also celebrate a literally life-saving change to blood donation eligibility rules. Gay and bisexual men, trans people, and other previously excluded communities can now donate blood.

This week, we’re exploring blood types, blood donation, and the incredible B cells that make antibodies. We’ll talk about why you can’t receive just any blood type, and how vaccines train your B cells to protect you.

B cell immunologist Dr Liam Kealy from Monash University is here to help us understand the microscopic heroes that circulate through our bodies, protecting us every single day. So let’s circulate some knowledge about immunity!

Originally aired 28th April, 2026.

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Curiosity meets community in Science Queeries, a space where the wonders of the natural world and the vibrant spectrum of human identity intersect. Hosted by Cat, this podcast from JOY 94.9’s Rainbow Community collection approaches learning with a warm, questioning spirit. It’s less a formal lecture and more a series of engaging conversations that unpack scientific concepts through an inclusive, queer lens. You’ll hear explorations that connect the dots between biology, sociology, technology, and lived experience, making complex ideas both accessible and personally relevant. Each episode invites you to consider how science shapes and is shaped by the diverse LGBTIQA+ communities it seeks to understand. The tone is thoughtful and welcoming, designed for anyone who’s ever felt on the outside looking in at traditional science communication. Whether discussing the latest research or the fundamentals of how things work, this podcast consistently centers a perspective that is often overlooked. It’s a place for learning, questioning, and finding connection in the shared pursuit of knowledge. Tune in for a refreshing take that proves science is for everyone, and that some of the most insightful discoveries begin with a simple, open-minded query.
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