Technologynetworks Podcasts

Get ready to step into the future of biomedical research with the ground-breaking technology of "body-on-a-chip." In this exciting episode, we chat with Professor Don Ingber, the incredible mind behind this revolutionary technology, to uncover the potential of miniature "organs-on-a-chip". By listening to this episode you'll discover how these tiny…

Join us on a journey to the forefront of therapeutic antibody development. In this sneak peek episode you'll gain insights into how scientists and specialists at Bio-Rad are revolutionizing the biopharmaceutical industry through their customized approach to antibody discovery. Discover how the Pioneer Antibody Discovery platform is leading the deve…

Opinionated Science welcomes Paulius Palaima for a remarkable behind-the-scenes look into the world of Electrophoresis. Lucy and Paulius discuss the Invitrogen E-gel Power Snap Plus electrophoresis system, and the features and benefits in both high- and low-throughput applications...there's even a mention of Pokémon to listen out for! Listen to the…

Opinionated Science welcomes Dr. Armand Balboni for a remarkable behind-the-scenes look into the world of vaccines. Lucy and Armand discuss everything from how vaccines are developed, to future strategies for global vaccination – including a push toward needle-free vaccinations. Opinionated Science is a podcast by Technology Networks’, where our te…

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 incredible episode of Opinionated Science, we will discuss the exciting concept of the Lab Of the Future with senior manager of …

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 optimizing bioprocesses with Geoffroy Malherbe, Senior Technical Sal…

This latest episode is an audio version of a cover story from our online magazine, The Scientific Observer. Writer Kerry Taylor Smith explores the spread of "forever" chemicals called PFAS. Persistent and ever-present, scientists are only starting to unravel the impact PFAS may have on the environment and our health. Read the full article here: The…

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 s…

This latest episode is an audio version of a cover story from our online magazine, The Scientific Observer. In that article, writer Tanaaz Khan explores the “lingering” promise of lab-based meat, investigating whether this future food will deliver for the world’s rapidly growing population. Read the full article here: The Scientific Observer Issue …

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 s…

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…

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 Techno…

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 h…

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 s…

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 …

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 s…

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 s…

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.By technologynetworks

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?…

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. Re…

In this episode of Opinionated Science, the team discuss a new advance that uses a microscopic worm to sniff out lung cancer, why caffeine is being investigated to treat ADHD and a stats study that may undermine an important area of neuroscience. Read more from this podcast: "Worm-on-a-Chip" Device Could Help Diagnose Lung Cancer Could Caffeine Hel…

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 be discussing the world of infectious diseases with Senior Research Associate at the Univ…

In the latest Opinionated Science, the TN team look at a study of pigs’ emotions that may put you off your bacon, discover why an extinct rat shows the challenges of bringing species back from the dead and explore why bacteria of oceanic origin are key to your gut’s ability to digest a humble maki roll. Read more from this podcast: How Does Your Gu…

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 cancer immunology with Professor of Cell and Tissue Therapy at UCL, …

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, the team is joined by Dr David Hughes, the Chief Executive Officer at CN Bio and Assistant Professor Martin …

In the latest Opinionated Science, the first of 2022, the TN team discuss why multiple sclerosis links to a herpesvirus, a limb regenerating Fitbit that has amputee frogs hopping again and the next era of pill-based mRNA technology. It’s also the debut of a new segment for Opinionated Science, Lab Confidential, where we reveal the chaos in our list…

In this bumper episode, the team review a series of studies from the last year that investigate Christmassy food. Could the future of Christmas dinner involve a cell culture roast, unnaturally smooth chocolate and fractal cauliflower? Read more from this podcast: Unraveling the Romanesco Cauliflower’s Spiraling Structure Hate Broccoli? Your Oral Mi…

In this episode, the team examines a new study that challenges the notion that gut microbes may play a causal role in autism spectrum disorder. Might a link once ascribed to signaling from the gut’s nervous system actually just be a consequence of restricted diet? Read more from this podcast: Small study suggesting alteration of ASD traits after mi…

In this podcast, the team look at two overlooked diseases. Malignant mesothelioma was known to be caused by the construction material asbestos decades before it was banned, while ME/CFS remains poorly understood by science. Two new developments could bring and clarity and a route to better treatment for these conditions. Read more from this podcast…

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, the team is joined by Dr. Carl Ascoli, Chief Scientific Officer at Rockland Immunochemicals. Drawing upon de…

In this episode of Opinionated Science, Senior Science Writer Ruairi J Mackenzie speaks with Dr. Rex Jung, an assistant professor in the department of neurosurgery and director of neuropsychological services at the University of New Mexico, about the neuroscience of creativity. Together, they investigate the research that has attempted to understan…

In this episode, the team is joined by Jacob Sten Petersen, Corporate Vice President and Head of Stem Cell Research and Development for the global healthcare company Novo Nordisk. Drawing upon decades of experience in drug development, join us to hear Professor Petersens unique insights into how cell culturing has played a role during the COVID-19 …

In this episode, the Technology Networks team review a pair of studies showing off the power of microbes. In one, they act as a conduit in an unlikely potential health benefit for a high-salt diet. In the other, they are revealed to play an important role in the breakdown of plastic in the environment. Read more from this podcast: High Salt Diet He…

In this episode, the team is joined by James Eberwine, the Co-Director of Penn Centre for Single Cell Biology at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. We will be discussing how single-cell sequencing differs from alternative methods such as bulk sequencing, its applications, the challenges associated with singl…

In this episode, the Technology Networks team review world-leading research into the mechanisms behind endometriosis, a condition that affects up to 10% of women of reproductive age, but often takes a decade to diagnose. There's also a peek into mom's brain during birth and a new cancer vaccine that uses similar technology that which created the Ox…

In this episode, the team looks at a study showing that the wild European perch has a fondness for methamphetamine and another body of research that has advanced how lower limb neuroprostheses are designed. Quite a pairing! Read more from this podcast: Wild Fish Can Become Addicted to Methamphetamine in the Water Best Foot Forward: Advanced Artific…

In this episode, the team is joined by Ben Southwell, an Assistant Professor at Lake Superior State University. We explore the world of cannabis potency testing, from start up laboratories to growers and extractors and take a look at how to select the right instruments for your needs. Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, wh…

In this episode, the team take a look at a new study that suggests the "Hygiene Hypothesis" - that early exposure to some microorganisms protects against allergic disease - might be in need of a cleanup. They also detail some findings on the psychedelic drug psilocybin and its effects on the connections of the mammalian brain. Not to be missed! Rea…

In this episode, the team is joined by Dr Toby Astill who is PerkinElmer's global Market Manager Leader. We explore what happens when you cross cannabis with robotics, and Toby provides an overview of the benefits of automating laboratory testing and PerkinElmer’s new QS Works 420 workflow. Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podca…

In this episode, the TN team looks in depth at three new studies: - An investigation of how personality traits may influence whether you are are morning person or night owl - An inflatable innovation that could lead to pain-relieving spinal implants becoming commonplace - A study of migraine and PTSD in identical twins that reveals the shared genet…

On this week’s Opinionated Science, the team take a look at the growing potential of psychedelic medicine. Hundreds of new clinical trials, exciting new synthetic psychedelics and a universal acceptance that current mental health treatments are not meeting patients’ needs have pushed the mind-altering potential of psychedelics into the medical main…

In this episode of Opinionated Science, we hear from Annika Branting, the Product Manager for Visium spatial solutions EMEA for 10x Genomics, and Peetra Magnusson from Uppsala University. Together we explore the world of spatial transcriptomics and get a sneak peek into Peetra’s work where she investigates the rare neurovascular disease Cerebral ca…

In this episode of Opinionated Science, we hear about some revolutionary research that has deployed a cutting-edge genetic technique to restore partial sight to a man who lost his vision to retinitis pigmentosa 40 years previously. And also about a behavioral experiment involving over 300 cute puppies - this podcast has it all! Read more from this …

In this episode, the team is joined by Claudia Consoli, the Facility Lead for qPCR at Central Biotechnology Services in Cardiff, Jon Baize, the Senior Product Manager for Thermo Fisher Scientific Connect Platform™ and David Joyce, the director of Product Management at Thermo Fisher Scientific. They explore the fundamental requirements of the labora…

In this special crossover episode, the TN team are joined by Leo Bear-McGuinness, Science Writer and Editor for Analytical Cannabis and hear his interview with Merril Gilbert, co-founder of edibles consultancy TraceTrust. We hear how cannabis edibles affect our bodies and brains and how the growing demand for edibles will see the creation of cannab…

In this episode, the team is joined by John Mason, a Professor of Molecular Neural Development at the University of Edinburgh. They explore the miniature world of organoids and discuss how these small models are making big changes in the world of neurological research.By technologynetworks

In this episode the TN team take a look at a study that has plucked DNA out of thin air, and another that points the way towards reversing stress-induced hair loss. There are several bad puns in this episode, please proceed with caution. Read more from this podcast: First Evidence of Animal and Human DNA Collection From Air Scientists Uncover Why C…

In this roundup episode , the TN team review what happens in the brain when we drink alcohol, find out how to use baboons and grapes to make discoveries about logic processing and unearth the rise-and-fall life story of an ancient Mayan. Read more from this podcast: Bones Tell the Story of a Powerful Man's Rise and Fall Behavioral Effects of Alcoho…

In this episode, the TN team round up some of the best and weirdest science from the last month. We investigate some innovative methods being used to control invasive squirrels, a new technology that could partially restore sight and an innovative memory technique beloved by ancient greeks, memory maestros and TV detectives. Read more from this pod…

In this episode, the team is joined by Ariel Bohman, an application scientist at PerkinElmer. They discuss the different types of microplastics and how they are affecting everything from the food we eat to the corals in our oceans.By technologynetworks