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Welcome to BioSounds, where PhD students give you a taste of science happening at the University of Geneva.
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Have you ever wondered about the remarkable connection
between our food, therapeutics, and even washing powders? The answer lies in
the captivating domain of proteins, the fundamental building blocks of life! In
this episode, we delve into the world of protein production, purification, and
characterization, accompanied by the expertise of Dr. Oscar Vadas. Join us as
we dive deep into these processes and unravel their importance both within the
laboratory and in our daily lives. Here, Dr. Oscar Vadas sheds light on the
fascinating techniques employed to produce, purify, and characterize proteins,
revealing their pivotal role in various scientific domains, including
biomedical research and industrial processes.
Episode introduced by Nathalia Williams.
How would you explain why a plant is considered alive and a bonfire is not? What defines what is alive?
In this episode our correspondant Oriol Mañé will interview Prof. Karsten Kruse from the Department of Biochemistry. They will discuss about the link between physics and biology and how his lab tries to understand collective phenomena in living cells and tissues.
- Episode introduced by Emma Ganga.
Barriers aren’t always bad. Sometimes, they are the bridge that gives rise to complexity. At all scales, biological units are separated from their environment by surfaces. From the membranes that surround our cells to the tissues that organize our body, these surfaces are governed by the same physical principles. Today, we are joined by Professor Aurélien Roux from the Faculty of Science to discuss how to better understand the barriers that organize life. Stay tuned as we explore the « Physics of Living Surfaces ».
Introduction by Cody Raul Cardenas
Gaining trust is important, both in our daily lives and in the laboratory. But how do we build trust in science? In our research? Join us as we delve into the world of scientific reproducibility and explore how common laboratory tools may be hindering progress. Professor Pierre Cosson shares his expert insights with Joshua on the state of science today and reveals how the development of recombinant antibodies could be the game-changer we've all been waiting for. If you're ready to be on the cutting-edge of scientific discovery and learn how to build trust in your research, then don't miss out on this episode of Biosounds!
Introduction by Davide D'Amico.
Did you know that around 90% of cervical cancer deaths occur in low- or middle-income countries? A major reason is lack of screening, which would catch it at an early or precancerous stage. In this episode, Zoé Valbret talks to Dr. Holly Clarke, a research fellow at the University Hospital of Geneva in the group of Patrick Petignat, about their international collaboration's work developing an AI-driven smartphone app for better screening in low-income countries including Cameroon. Introduced by Inês Pinheiro
Although you won’t hear it tick, your body has its own internal clock regulating your circadian rhythm. Your circadian rhythm is your sleep-wake pattern over the course of a 24-hour day. Most living things have it, including animals, plants, and even some microbes.
Circadian rhythms affect your sleep patterns as well as other ways your body works, like your body temperature, eating habits, and hormones. When your internal clock gets out of sync, it might cause problems with your health. They’ve been linked to different disorders including diabetes, obesity, and depression. Maintaining healthy habits can help you respond better to this natural rhythm of your body.
In this final episode of BioSounds season 3, our correspondent Rouaa Ben Chaabene, interviews Prof. Emi Nagoshi from the faculty of Sciences where she talks about her work on circadian rhythms and how it can be linked to Parkinson’s disease.
How do chameleons change colour? How do elephants get skin cracks all over? And what are the benefits when scientists from different domains work together to solve these questions? Professor Michel Milinkovitch discusses his interdisciplinary approach to research on animal skin and patterns with Zoé Valbret. Introduced by Olimpia Bompadre.
For more information on Professor Milinkovitch's research visit: https://www.lanevol.org/
Scientific articles mentioned:
Elephant skin: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-018-06257-3
Chameleon nanocrystals: https://www.nature.com/articles/ncomms7368
How many languages do you speak? What are the benefits of learning more languages? In this episode, you will hear from Prof. Stephanie Durrleman interviewed by our correspondent Jiabin Xu, where they explore the scientific evidence showing the benefits of bilingualism.
Now imagine you are a physician and you are approached by bilingual parents of kids who have autism spectrum. You know these kids may have impairment of social communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviours or interest. Should you suggest the parents to stick with only using one language at home, or address their kids in a multilingual environment? Find out more in this episode presented by Zoe Valbret.
Imagine the point of time when we lost concentration during an experiment because we were thinking about a song lyrics....
What if we could get feedback about our brain activity at the exact point of time? Could this feedback help us train our brain? Is it possible to treat brain disorders by training the brain?
In this episode, our correspondent Nathalia Williams dives deep with Dr. Tomas Ros on why he thinks we can treat brain disorders without medications and as to what motivates him to do science. Episode presented by Jiabin Xu.
Have you ever heard about the living beings residing in our gut? What if they can talk to our immune system and control it for their own benefit? And what if we could explore this conversation between both players and use it to promote health and prevent diseases? Listen to this episode and learn how Prof. Becattini's lab tries to answer these questions. The presenter of this episode is Inês Pinheiro and João Bonifacio Lopes interviewed prof. Simone Becattini
Could emotions be the teachers of our social behavior? What’s the link between emotions, rewarding circuits, and Autism disorder? Could we get addicted to emotions as we do with drugs? To get your answers listen to this episode!
Did you know that certain social groups are more at risk to get viral infections? And that social-economical differences shape viral spreading?
In this 6th episode of Biosounds, Jiabin Xu interviews Professor Olivia Keiser, whose research focuses on viral epidemiology and how human behaviour impacts viral infections. The episode is presented by Marta Sousa.
“All those memories will be lost in time like tears in rain”. What if Blade Runner’s most famous quote was kind of outdated? Would it be possible to upload or incept memories? Discover the answer to these and more questions in this 5th Biosounds episode. Our correspondent Rebecca Sipione talks with professor Alexandre Pouget about the processes our brain uses for creating memories and learning. How much are they comparable to computer hardware functioning and artificial intelligence? Stay tuned.
Could Sleeping Beauty be the “healthiest of them all”? In this 4th Biosounds episode our correspondent Olimpia Bompadre interviews professor Christoph Scheiermann on the relationships between inflammation and circadian rhythm.
In the third episode of the BioSounds podcast season 2, we will listen to Prof. Miriam Stoeber research on membrane trafficking, GPCR signaling, organelles and biosensors. Presented by Inês Pinheiro.
In this episode, Zoé Valbret interviews Professor Brigitte Galliot about how an adult animal, like the hydra, can regenerate parts of its body. Brigitte Galliot is a Professor in the Department of Genetics and Evolution and the Vice-Rector at the University of Geneva. The episode is presented by Camila Branco.
The BioSounds podcast season 2 launches with a great interview where Professor Simon Braun talks to Rouaa about epigenetic and how it shapes our brain and can contributes to neurodevelopmental disorders.
In the last episode of this season’s BioSounds. We have Chloé Mayere telling us about her PhD project on creating a robust model for the development of gonads, which plays crucial roles in the biological process of sex determination. And then together with Camila Branco, we will learn from Prof. Paula Nunes-Hasler about the mechanism of antigen cross presentation, an essential mechanism of our immune system. Presented by Jiabin Xu.
In the sixth episode of the Biosounds podcast, Emilie Trachsel will tell us all about her amazing Ph.D. project, on which she explains to us how we can fight cystic fibrosis using bacteria. Additionally, we will have Ambra Sartori interviewing Prof. Guillaume.Andrey about his amazing research on chromatin biology and developmental biology. Presented by Camila Branco.
In this episode, we interview Jiabin Xu from the lab of Vladimir Katanaev in Geneva. She is working on the possible use of an ancient drug to treat breast cancer. We will also learn about cardiovascular diseases, coagulation and how it is studied in the lab with Olympia Bompadre interviewing Marguerite Neerman-Arbez who is principal investigator in the department of genetic and medecine of the University of Geneva.
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