Opinionated Science

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: Proteomics Coming of Age: Recent Advances and Predictions for the Future

In this sneak peek episode of Opinionated Science, Lucy Lawrence and Dr. Steve Williams, the chief medical officer at SomaLogic, take a deep dive into the world of proteomics. 

This full episode podcast will discuss how recent advances in proteomics have been adopted in both pharmaceutical and academic research and are now core techniques central to drug discovery and disease research.

 

To listen to the full episode, click here. 

 

Episode 47: Pig Skin Corneas and Memory Repair With Electricity

On this episode of Opinionated Science, the team investigate two technologies that suggest that take the “fi” out of “scifi”. Listen now to find out how one research group is repairing blindness with an unexpected source of cellular help and another is using alternating electrical current to enhance memory performance.

 

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.

 

Read more from this podcast:

 

Targeted Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Memory in Older Adults

 

Curing Corneal Blindness With Bioengineered Pig Skin Implants

 

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: The Microplastic Emergency

Plastic is everywhere, you only need to look around you to gather small glimpses of how it has become a seemingly essential part of our life. However, given the sheer quantities we produce and use each year, plastic is one of our societies biggest environmental concerns. 

When plastic waste degrades, it generates micro and even nano plastics which have the potential to cross biological barriers and build up in organisms. These plastics have even been found to cross the human bodys blood-brain barrier. 

In this sneak peek episode of Opinionated Science, Lucy Lawrence and Professor Éva Valsami-Jones take a deep dive into the global microplastic emergency and discuss how micro and nano plastics are infiltrating life as we know it. 

This full episode podcast will discuss what current research is telling us about the potential hazards posed by microplastics and remedial options being explored.

To listen to the full episode, click here. 

 

Opinionated Science x Extraordinary Grace: Reacting to Bias in STEM

Watch Grace's Keynote HERE. 

This episode of Opinionated Science is part of our latest podcast mini-series, where we are joined by esteemed STEM advocates, scientists as well as diversity, equity and inclusion experts who share their experiences interacting with and mentoring a virtual scientist named Grace.

Grace represents the next generation of scientists, but also, the underrepresented. She has the potential to change the face of analytical science; hers is an incredible, but fragile journey that called upon scientists across the globe for mentorship.

In this incredible episode, we speak with Sisters in Science who are taking social media by storm and helping to break stereotypes within STEM. 

By listening to this podcast, you’ll be joining an unprecedented conversation in science.

Now, wouldn’t that be extraordinary?

Watch Grace’s keynote.

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: Rethinking Cell Culturing

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. 

In this sneak peek episode, Lucy Lawrence will discuss the world of cell culturing with Associate Professor of Stem Cell Biology Darius Widera. Dr Widera is currently an Assistant Professor/ Lecturer at the University of Reading, United Kingdom

Lucy and Darius will explore how scientists can use cell culturing within their labs, the differences between 2D and 3D cell cultures as well as looking to the future to see where this space is heading next.

To listen to the full episode, click here. 

 

Opinionated Science x Extraordinary Grace: Being Your Authentic Self in STEM

Watch Grace's Keynote HERE. 

This episode of Opinionated Science is part of our latest podcast mini-series, where we are joined by esteemed STEM advocates, scientists as well as diversity, equity and inclusion experts who share their experiences interacting with and mentoring a virtual scientist named Grace.

Grace represents the next generation of scientists, but also, the underrepresented. She has the potential to change the face of analytical science; hers is an incredible, but fragile journey that called upon scientists across the globe for mentorship.

In this episode Graces mentor Dr. Jeanita Pritchett will be sharing her experiences becoming a speaker, trainer and coach focused on personal and professional development. She will be touching on the ways that she has ad­vocated for diversity, equity and inclusion in STEM and will share tips for identifying people in your life who can support your journey.

By listening to this podcast, you’ll be joining an unprecedented conversation in science.

Now, wouldn’t that be extraordinary?

Listen to Grace’s keynote.

Episode 46: A Massive Bacterium and Fasting for Nerve Repair

In the latest Opinionated Science, the team discuss the discovery of an absolute unit of a bacterium in a Caribbean swamp, and the potential of intermittent fasting to accelerate nerve repair in mice.

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.

 

Read more from this podcast:

The Largest Bacterium Ever Has Been Found in a Caribbean Swamp

Intermittent Fasting Increases Nerve Repair in Mice

Episode 45: To the Depths of Drug Discovery

This latest episode is an audio version of a cover story from our online magazine, The Scientific Observer. In it, TN Senior Science Writer Molly Campbell takes a deep dive into drug discovery efforts looking to harness the next generation of medicines from Earth’s cradle of life: the ocean. 

Episode 44: Inside a Ketamine Clinic: On the Frontiers of Psychedelic Therapy

This latest episode is an audio version of a cover story from our online magazine, The Scientific Observer. In it, Technology Networks’ Senior Science Writer, Ruairi J Mackenzie, visits a clinic in London offering injections of ketamine as a solution to addiction. What is the future of this new frontier of psychedelic medicine?

Episode 43: Genomics Power Hour: Decoding Morning Sickness and Dog Behavior

On this episode of Opinionated Science, the team reviews two studies that show off the power of genomic technologies, from very different angles. One answers key questions about why some women experience extreme vomiting and sickness in their first trimester of pregnancy, and the other reveals why dog breeds aren’t all they are cracked up to be.

 

Read more from this podcast: 

Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy Might Not Just Be Morning Sickness

Dog Breed Is Not an Accurate Way To Predict Behavior

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