Best Proteome Science Podcasts (2025)

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How RCA supercharges NGS library prep 16:15

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In this Mol Bio Minutes mini-episode, Laurynas Alijošius shares how Rolling Circle Amplification (RCA) provides a reliable, high-yield approach for amplifying circular DNA prior to next-generation sequencing (NGS). This isothermal method avoids the need for thermal cycling and even bypasses the need for specific primers—making it ideal for challeng…

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Reflections on Proteomics - 2025 Yea-End Wrap-Up 35:51

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On this episode of Translating Proteomics, Parag and Andreas share their reflection on proteomics developments in 2025 largely inspired from their observations at the World HUPO 2025 conference in Toronto. Whether you agree, disagree, or simply want to share some of your own observations in proteomics, please share your thoughts in the comments. We…

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Ep 96 - Pony Express - Dr. Lingjun Li 47:50

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As part of the US HUPO sponsored "Pony Express" series highlighting speakers at the upcoming 2026 US HUPO meeting in St. Louis, Ben and Ben sit down to talk with Dr. Lingjun Li, University of Wisconsin-Madison, co-awardees of the 2026 Catherine E. Costello Award for Exemplary Achievements in Proteomics along with Dr. Neil Kelleher (previously featu…

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Best Science Stories of 2025 52:00

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In this episode, we're revisiting some of the most magical moments and scientific milestones of 2025 - including the incredible legacy of Dame Jane Goodall, the brain-wave reading bionic-knee, why labradors are so greedy, and the beer that doesn't give you a hangover... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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MI6 pushes cyber security, and WHO warns of fat jab shortage 30:35

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This week, defence analyst, Michael Clarke, explains the significance of the MI6 agency's scientific shift. Will it help counter Russia's technological threat? Plus, the University of Glasgow's Naveed Sattar tells us why weight loss medicine could be a silver bullet for global obesity, Ellie Diamant at Bard College on beaky birds during COVID, and …

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Matt Gline, Roivant Sciences CEO, on Clinical Breakthroughs, Capital Discipline & Building Biotech 34:25

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Synopsis: This episode is proudly sponsored by Quartzy.Roivant Sciences CEO Matt Gline returns to Biotech 2050 for a deeply reflective conversation with host Rahul Chaturvedi on what it really takes to build a biotech company that lasts. From Roivant’s transformational $7B Pfizer-to-Roche deal to delivering registrational Phase 3 data in dermatomyo…

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What's a white Christmas, and will we get one this year? 29:48

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Today, in partnership with UK Research and Innovation, we are asking whether it will snow on the 25th of December. It's frequently called a white Christmas and - at this time of year - weather forecasters and the bookies are busy weighing up the odds. So we've set out to explore how weather predictions are made, what constitutes snow, the role of t…

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Ep 95 - Pony Express - Dr. Michael MacCoss 1:00:50

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As part of the US HUPO sponsored "Pony Express" series highlighting speakers at the upcoming 2026 US HUPO meeting in St. Louis, Ben and Ben sit down to talk with Dr. Michael MacCoss, University of Washington, winner of the 2026 Donald F. Hunt Distinguished Contribution in Proteomics Award. keywords: quantitative proteomics; skyline…

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New monkeypox virus strain, and Chernobyl's dome damaged 31:23

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On this week's news podcast, Emory University's Boghuma Titanji on the discovery of a new strain of monkeypox in the UK, and efforts to curb the virus with a breakthrough vaccine. Plus, the drone damage to the shield preventing radiation leaking from the Chernobyl nuclear site, evidence from southern England that Neanderthals deliberately made fire…

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Jay Hartenbach, President & COO, Diakonos Oncology on Reprogramming Cancer Immunity Breakthrough 28:23

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Synopsis: This episode is proudly sponsored by Quartzy.What happens when engineering discipline, business pragmatism, and breakthrough immunology collide? In this episode of Biotech 2050, host Alok Tayi sits down with Jay Hartenbach, President & COO of Diakonos Oncology, to unpack one of the most unconventional—and promising—approaches in cancer im…

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No cold chain? No problem—inside the world of lyo-beads 33:44

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Applyo Jena is building a freeze-dried future, one bead at a time. In this episode, Dr. Hanno Hermann and Dr. Thanh Tu Hellmich-Duong walk us through how their lyo-bead technology emerged from the challenges of field-based HIV diagnostics and evolved into a flexible platform that stabilizes everything from enzymes to magnetic nanoparticles, without…

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Titans of Science: Paul Davies 31:28

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Titans of Science is all about showcasing science superstars making huge breakthroughs and giant leaps foward in their scientific realms. In this episode, we turn the telescope around around to consider the extremely strange effects that kick in when physics shrinks down to the atomic scale. We are, of course, taking a tour through the world of qua…

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Facial recognition tech, and Russia destroys launchpad 27:32

20d ago27:32

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Coming up, we explore the UK's plans to rollout facial recognition technology. Is it a bold move to catch violent criminals, or scientific and ethical overreach? Also, why volcanic eruptions may have aided the spread of the second wave of the Black Death in Europe, what caused damage to Russia's space launchpad in Kazakhstan, and whether bacteria c…

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John Lepore, CEO & President - ProFound Therapeutics, on Proteome, AI, & Bold First-in-Class Drugs 35:25

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Synopsis: This episode is proudly sponsored by Quartzy.In this far-reaching conversation, Rahul Chaturvedi speaks with John Lepore, CEO & President of ProFound Therapeutics and CEO-Partner at Flagship Pioneering, tracing a career shaped by a deep commitment to understanding the causal machinery of human disease. John shares how a Harvard-trained ph…

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Titans of Science: Georgina Long 30:23

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The Naked Scientists welcome the return of a new series of Titans of Science, where the world's scientific, medical, and technological pioneers tell us about the significance of their work. Today's episode features Georgina Long, the director of the Melanoma Institute Australia, who has used groundbreaking techniques to overcome the disease. Melano…

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Prostate cancer screening, and DNA building blocks in Bennu 28:33

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On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover wh…

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Neurotransmitter-informed connectivity maps and predicting stroke functional outcome 22:11

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Welcome to the 32th episode of The Brain Podcast - the official podcast of the journals Brain and Brain Communications. This episode features a discussion with first author Dr Philipp J Koch of the Brain article entitled: Neurotransmitter-informed connectivity maps and their application for outcome inference after stroke We discuss a fascinating me…

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Jason Kelly - Ginkgo Bioworks CEO and Co-Founder on Automation, AI Data & Biotech’s Reset 40:19

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Synopsis: This episode is proudly sponsored by Quartzy.Biotech is undergoing a scientific redesign, and Jason Kelly reveals to host Alok Tayi how automation, AI-ready datasets, and modular lab technologies are reshaping the future of R&D. Jason explains why legacy biopharma data—messy, inconsistent, and lacking metadata—cannot power modern machine …

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New ways to combat the Antibiotic Apocalypse 32:49

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Today, synthetic bacteriophages, a breakthrough vaccine for TB, and how unpicking the pathways used to make antibiotics are helping scientists to combat rising rates of antimicrobial resistance around the world... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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The two types of natural selection, and why each fails 19:54

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Natural selection comes in two forms, positive and negative. Positive selection is supposed to improve species, but Dr Rob gives a clear example where bad mutations are amplified. Negative selection is supposed to keep species from degrading, but Dr Rob uses the same example to show how it occurs too late. Based on an article from Creation.com. Not…

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Small modular reactors for Wales, and moss survives in space 30:56

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In the news, why the UK appears to be betting big on small modular nuclear reactors. Also, Iran seeds the skies in bid to end its worst drought in decades. And moss grows fat on a rolling stone - but a new study claims it can survive in space. We'll explore the significance. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Simmer, don’t cycle—a molecular biologist’s guide to RPA 12:14

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In this Mol Bio Minutes episode, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Monika Jazdauskaitė dives into the versatile world of Recombinase Polymerase Amplification (RPA). Unlike PCR, RPA operates at a constant, low temperature (around 37–42°C), enabling fast, equipment-light workflows that are ideal for field diagnostics and decentralized labs. Monika explains …

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Arun Swaminathan: Coya CEO on Neuroinflammation, BD Strategy & Patient-Driven Biotech 37:05

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Synopsis: In a conversation rich with strategic insight, Coya Therapeutics CEO Arun Swaminathan unpacks the intersections of scientific innovation, business development discipline, and capital-efficient execution that define today’s most resilient biotechs. With a 25-year foundation spanning R&D, clinical pharmacology, marketing, and BD, Arun offer…

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Ep 94 - Alt Proteomics - Dr. Timothy Cleland 53:50

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For the final episode of the US HUPO sponsored "Alt Proteomics" series highlighting alternative proteomics things, Ben and Ben sit down to talk with Dr. Timothy Cleland, Smithsonian Institution. Keywords: forensics; glue; conservation science; paleoproteomics

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A climate COP out? 31:43

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Today, we're analysing the COP30 conference in Brazil, asking whether the will to tackle climate change is drying up. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Flu season starts early, and staving off hungry seagulls 28:06

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In the news show, flu season starts early in the Northern hemisphere due to pesky new strains, so will vaccines be effective? Also, the baby 'swim cap' which promises less invasive brain monitoring, and the European Space Agency's GPS powered satellites which are surveying the water cycle. Then, we find out the best way to shout at seagulls to stop…

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How Nimbus CEO Abbas Kazimi Builds Resilient Pipelines Through Culture, Rigor & Smart Bets 42:37

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Synopsis: Nimbus Therapeutics CEO Abbas Kazimi walks Alok Tayi through the company’s evolving pipeline and playbook for choosing the right risks in a noisy biotech environment. From Werner helicase for MSI-high cancers to a highly selective SIK2 program and GLP-1–adjacent strategies focused on body composition, Abbas details how Nimbus balances rig…

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80 years of nuclear weapons 31:34

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go nuclear, and explore the science and politics of weapons of mass destruction... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Ep 93 - HUPO 2025 (LIVE!) - Dr. Kenneth Weke 48:47

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At the request of the HUPO Toronto 2025 organizers, Ben Orsburn and a special guest co-host sat down with Dr. Kenneth Weke, University of Victoria, in front of a live audience. Special thanks to Miguel our amazing sound engineer. Keywords: lepto, one health

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Vaping rates surge, and space race to deliver economic boon 29:36

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Among British people vapers now outnumber smokers for the first time. From Big Bang to Big Crunch - the new theory showing the expansion of the Universe might be slowing down. And, evidence that our early ancestors, three million years ago, may have excelled at DIY!Linda - So these are the annual population …

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Hosts, Microbes, Molecular Pharming, and More with Professor Jennifer Geddes-McAlister 44:16

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On this episode of Translating Proteomics, Parag speaks with Professor Jennifer Geddes-McAlister from the University of Guelph. Professor Geddes-McAlister is an expert at using proteomics to study host-microbe interactions from a systems biology perspective. Her exciting work spans studies of pathogenic fungi all the way to engineering plants to pr…

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Foresite Capital’s Jim Tananbaum on Biotech Cycles, AI Breakthroughs & Long-Term Value 23:17

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Synopsis: Jim Tananbaum, Founder & CEO of Foresite Capital, joins Rahul Chaturvedi to dissect the patterns driving biotech innovation, the role of macroeconomic cycles in venture performance, and how disciplined science fuels enduring investment success.Drawing from three decades across entrepreneurship and venture leadership, Jim reflects on his p…

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De-risking drug development using functional human tissues 35:09

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In this episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, Dr. Andre Ghetti, CEO of AnaBios, offers a deep dive into the world of translational preclinical research. AnaBios is redefining early human insights by using ethically sourced, functional human tissues and cells to generate actionable data before compounds ever enter clinical trials. Ghetti walks us through …

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The National Physical Laboratory at 125 32:48

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, we go behind the scenes at the National Physical Laboratory as it celebrates 125 years at the forefront of science... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Hurricane Melissa's wake, and alcohol-free beer with a buzz 35:47

2M ago35:47

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: How the latest science helped the Caribbean prepare for Hurricane Melissa. Also ahead, the alcohol-free beers providing a 'buzz' without the hangover. And, why a German warehouse is simulating a European Moon landing... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Proteomics promises a revolution in preventative medicine 29:27

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Today, in association with Proteomics International, we're hearing about a new era in medicine where we can tell people not what diseases they've got, but what ones they will have in ten years' time, giving them a chance to turn things around... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Radiotherapy induced neurocognitive decline 16:05

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Description: Dr. Iyad Alnahhas interviews Dr. Charlotte Sleurs about her and her team's recent manuscript entitled: "Radiotherapy-induced neurocognitive decline among adult intracranial tumor patients: A voxel-based approach", published online in Neuro-Oncology in May 2025.By Drs. Iyad Alnahha and Charlotte Sleurs

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Eye implant restores vision, and corvids follow human calls 34:44

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In the news podcast, a new retinal implant - just two millimetres wide - that is helping restore sight to blind people; a 'pristine' star that gives us a glimpse of the workings of the early Universe; and we'll be finding out how wild rooks can master human commands. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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What is Genetic Drift? 19:42

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Scientist throw around words and phrases that are sometimes hard to understand. This is not one of them. Genetic drift is an easy concept. Dr Rob brings up the example drift among of human mitochondria, perhaps the most extreme form anyone has ever seen. And, since natural selection is generally weak, genetic drift overwhelms selection at critical …

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Geoffrey Duyk, Grove Biopharma CEO, on Polymer Breakthroughs, Intractable Targets & Biotech's Future 41:17

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Synopsis: Host Rahul Chaturvedi sits down with Geoffrey Duyk, Chief Executive Officer of Grove Biopharma, for a wide-ranging conversation on navigating today’s biotech macro headwinds and building companies that can translate breakthrough science into real patient impact. Dr. Duyk traces his journey from Harvard/Millennium/Exelixis operator to TPG …

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No lyophilizer? No problem. Dry-Ready reagents explained. 14:50

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In this Mol Bio Minutes episode, Thermo Fisher Scientific's Dr. Agnė Alminaitė unveils an exciting new approach for assay developers: Dry-Ready™ reagents for RT-LAMP and RT-qPCR. These innovations eliminate the need for lyophilizers by enabling air drying of molecular assays in a standard heating oven, producing room temperature-stable assays in un…

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Do seizures drive the neuropathology of dementia? Insights from a post-mortem study 22:18

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Welcome to the 31th episode of The Brain Podcast - the official podcast of the journals Brain and Brain Communications. This episode features a discussion with first author Dr Ifrah Zawar of the Brain article entitled: The association of seizure control with neuropathology in dementia We discuss an impressive post-mortem investigation of the link b…

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Frozen Flora: 25 years of the Millennium Seed Bank 31:34

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As the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew celebrate the 25th Birthday of the Millenium Seed Bank in Sussex, James Tytko ventures into its giant underground vaults to learn why they are a crucial part of global plant conservation... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Talc linked to cancer, and improving yoghurt with ants 34:06

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Whether talc-based products - like baby powder - can cause ovarian cancer. Also ahead, the "Sword Dragon of Dorset" found on England's Jurassic Coast. Plus, we'll be finding out about the 'double comet' visible in the night sky... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists…

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Hearing loss, and what we can do about it 32:18

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists, why we lose our hearing and what we can do about it... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked ScientistsBy The Naked Scientists

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Top athlete reveals MND diagnosis, and 2025's Nobel Prizes 41:21

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: Is elite level sport linked with Motor Neurone Disease? We examine the evidence as another top player announces his diagnosis. Also, cages that can sieve out molecules, the immune system peacekeepers; and the quantum realm: we look at this year's Nobel Prizes for science. And, how did birds react to the Grea…

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Syndax CEO Michael Metzger on Bold Leadership, Dual Drug Launches & Redefining Cancer Care 27:29

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Synopsis: Few biotechs can pull off what Syndax Pharmaceuticals has achieved — two first-in-class oncology drug launches, built entirely through strategic in-licensing and disciplined execution.In this episode, host Alok Tayi sits down with Michael Metzger, Chief Executive Officer of Syndax, to explore how the company identified breakthrough assets…

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Unlocking phagocytosis―a look at advanced cancer immunology 33:28

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In this inspiring episode, Dr. Felipe Gálvez-Cancino, group leader at Oxford's Center for Immuno-Oncology, walks us through his team’s groundbreaking research on macrophages, T cells, and immune regulation in solid tumors. Tracing his path from early cancer vaccine work to advanced antibody-dependent cellular phagocytosis (ADCP), Felipe shares how …

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Has COVID-19 weakened our immunity? 30:39

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Embryos made from skin cells, and remembering Jane Goodall 34:08

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In this edition of The Naked Scientists: US scientists have turned skin cells into human embryos for the very first time. We unpack the significance. Also ahead, the legacy of the primatologist and conservationist, Jane Goodall, who has died at the age of 91. Plus, we hear from a chemist who believes he has cracked the mystery of ghostly lights we …