Something About Science

In this conversation, Something About Science host Danielle Ellis chats with SLAS 2025 Program Chairs: Herve Tiriac, Ph.D. (University of California San Diego) and Meiye Wu, Ph.D. (10x Genomics). They discuss the upcoming conference, focusing on the educational program and its various tracks. They share their experiences with SLAS, the importance of networking, and how the program is designed to foster curiosity and innovation in the scientific community. The discussion highlights the integration of emerging technologies, such as AI and spatial omics, and the significance of creating a collaborative environment for attendees.Register for SLAS at: https://www.slas.org/events-calendar/slas2025-international-conference-exhibitionTakeaways· SLAS aims to cover a breadth of topics to enhance attendees' knowledge.· The educational program includes new and emerging topics in science.· AI and data science are becoming increasingly important in drug discovery.· Networking opportunities at SLAS can lead to future collaborations.· The integration of automation and AI is crucial for laboratory advancements.· Attendee feedback plays a significant role in shaping the educational tracks.· The importance of 3D biology and its applications in research is emphasized.· Curiosity and innovative thinking are central to the SLAS mission.· The conference provides a platform for both academic and industry professionals.· Personal connections made at SLAS can inspire future scientific endeavors.titlesChapters00:00 Introduction to SLAS and Its Educational Program04:15 Overview of Educational Tracks for SLAS 202512:45 Curating the Educational Program: Trends and Priorities20:15 Fostering Curiosity and Innovation in Science21:45 Curiosity in Science Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Something About Science! In this episode, we focus on ELRIG Drug Discovery 2024, Europe’s largest conference for the drug discovery community. Our guest is Melanie Leveridge, Chair of the ELRIG Board, who shares exclusive insights and key highlights for this year’s event. Here’s what you need to know: Drug Discovery 2024 takes place on October 2nd and 3rd at the ExCeL in London, and it’s completely free to attend—no hidden fees or memberships required. With 15 scientific tracks, 200 exhibitors, 400 posters, and over 2,000 delegates, this event offers unmatched opportunities to connect with the drug discovery community. Early career professionals will find plenty of opportunities, including awards, career zones, and networking events designed to help you move forward in your career. Make sure to register here - https://elrig.org/portfolio/drug-discovery-2024/?utm_source=media-partner&utm_medium=azo-network&utm_campaign=dd24&utm_content=register-now   -, and listen in as Melanie walks us through all the exciting details of this year’s event!Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.comIntro Music by Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Something About Science, hosts Danielle Ellis and Skyla Bailey sit down with Pietro Gatti, Associate Director and Future Tech Strategy Lead at Illumina® for an enlightening conversation. Gatti shares his extensive experience at Illumina, delving into the evolution of sequencing technology and its transformative impact on genomics. From the Sanger sequencing method to the revolutionary next-generation sequencing, Gatti explains the technical advancements and implications for medical research, including the potential for personalized medicine. He also sheds light on Illumina's latest innovation, XLEAP-SBSTM Chemistry, and its role in enhancing sequencing processes, leading to improved quality, stability, and logistical efficiency. Dive deep into the chemistry behind next-generation sequencing and the future of genomic exploration in this captivating episode.Join the latest Illumina® Webinar about XLEAP-SBS Chemistry:https://shorturl.at/prtJUSomething About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.comIntro Music by Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Danielle begins with insights into Blue Zones, regions renowned for remarkable longevity, as well as exploring the mysteries behind concert-goer synchronization during classical performances. Skyla then delves into the therapeutic potential of magnetoelectrics for neurological disorders and unveils an optical device eradicating pathogens on surfaces. Megan then explores the genetic surprises of killer whale ancestry and sheds light on Google's role in sustainable transportation. Join us for an enlightening journey through these six science stories, covering the latest breakthroughs in health, neuroscience, materials, genetics, and sustainability.Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork. Content Mentioned·        Unlocking the Secrets of Blue Zones: A Blueprint for Longevity and Health (News-Medical) ·        Concert-goers Sync Up Physically and Emotionally in Fascinating Study (News-Medical)·        Tiny Injections of New Material Could Repair Severed Nerves (AZoMaterials) ·        How an Optical Device Could Make Surfaces Pathogen-free (AZoOptics) ·        Scientists Find Surprise in Renowned Killer Whale Ancestry (AZoLifeSciences) ·        How is Google Leading the Charge in Sustainable Transportation and Energy? (AZoCleantech)  Music / Sound FX Credits Lofi hour – In the Rain When The Rain PouringLofi hour – Daily Routine WorkSaturn-3-Music - Underwater Whale And Diving Sound AmbientSkotop – Seawaves New Aberdour ScotlandWilfred Symphony Orchestra – Waltz (From Coppelia) (Composed by Leo Delibes)Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn – Inspiring Uplifiting BackgroundIntro Music by Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, hosts Megan and Danielle chat with Nont Kosaisawe a Senior Systems Specialist at Genentech about the technologies and techniques being used to uncover the molecular intricacies of cell decisions. As pioneers in the biotechnology industry and members of the Roche Group, Genentech is determined to revolutionize how we treat some of the most complex diseases. Already, Genentech has developed the first personalized medicine for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis.Discover how live cell imaging can offer detailed insights into cell behaviour in real-time, and what this means for the design and discovery of pharmaceutical drugs. Nont also runs us through the difficulties with carrying out live cell imaging, as well as the technologies providing insights into the complex cellular dynamics involved in cancer. Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes. Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork. Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our Editors dive into the fascinating world of science and technology. Megan kicks things off with a look at the recent advancements in humanoid robots, exploring the complexities and challenges faced by scientists in this field. Skyla follows with an examination of how AI tools are decoding fruit fly behaviour, opening up new avenues for research in genetics and neurobiology. Danielle then takes us into the relationship between menopause and the microbiome, revealing the profound effects hormonal changes can have on a woman's body. We also delve into the incredible discovery of virgin birth in female flies and the implications this holds for our understanding of reproduction. Finally, we explore the revolutionary world of fast-degrading plastics and the potential they have to alleviate our planet's pollution problem. Join us for an insightful journey into the latest scientific breakthroughs shaping our future! If you're an AI tool user, don't forget to answer the poll below and let us know if you're weirdly polite when you write your prompts! Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.Content Mentioned·        Fruit Fly Behavior Decoded by AI Tool (AZoRobotics) ·        Are We Close to Truly Humanoid Robots? (AZoRobotics)·        Menopause and the Microbiome (News Medical)·        New Fast-Degrading Plastics Could be Revolutionary (AZoMaterials)·        Scientists Discover Secret of Virgin Birth, and Switch on the Ability in Female Flies (AZoLifeSciences) Music / Sound FX Credits CMT8 – In the Rain When The Rain PouringCMT8 – Daily Routine WorkMagnus589 – Coffee Maker MachineBenboncan - FlyXinematix - Terminator Drums 002Johnnie Holiday - Terminator 2 RemakeWai - Rhythm WithinHolyGhostParty – Drum RollAnalogist - K4 JV2080 Wonky ArpeggioNixenoFX – Short Music JingleComa-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn – Inspiring Uplifiting BackgroundIntro Music by Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Danielle Ellis sits down with Professors Elisabet Stener-Victorin and Qiaolin Deng from Karolinska Institutet to delve into their groundbreaking research on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Discover how PCOS affects not only women but also poses health risks for their male offspring, uncovering a transgenerational impact. The conversation sheds light on the epigenetic heritability, metabolic repercussions, and future implications of the study, offering invaluable insights into the broader effects of this common condition.Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes. You can read the full interview in written form on News-Medical.net.Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork. Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Megan chats to Larry Kotch, Chief Commercial Officer at Flybox®, about the realities of achieving a sustainable food chain and why the world is experiencing a protein crunch. Larry discusses the challenges and solutions to the ongoing food crisis, highlighting the role of innovations like Flybox® Grow in offering an innovative alternative to dealing with agricultural waste.Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes. You can read the full interview in written form on AZoLifeSciences.com.Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.   Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our Editors discuss things we inherit, whether hereditary or environmental. Danielle covers the complexities of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) through the pioneering research of the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm, Sweden. Transitioning to global concerns, Skyla dissects the UN's renewed water commitments, addressing issues of access and sustainability while scrutinizing the Water Action Agenda. Lastly, we explore the innovative approach of insect farming through an interview Megan conducted with Flybox®, looking at how their modules offer a sustainable solution to agricultural waste, reshaping our approach to feeding a growing population. Tune in to uncover these captivating insights that shape our world's health, environment, and food systems!Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork.Content Mentioned·        What is the Water Action Agenda? (AZoCleantech)·        Passing on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Health risks for Male offspring of Women with PCOS (News Medical) Music Credits Siren – No.Need Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience Intro Music by Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following the themes of happiness and mental health discussed in the last episode, this bonus episode features Danielle's full interview with Professor Bruce Hood, Professor of Developmental Psychology and Society at the University of Bristol, about his course The Science of Happiness and beyond. Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.You can also read the full interview at NewsMedical.com.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork.Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Something About Science, our hosts discuss space-based entertainment, as well as the link between the gut microbiota and neurological conditions, and a science of happiness course for students. Whilst on the topic of mental health and wellbeing, our hosts reflect on their own thoughts and experiences around the most intangible of emotions, happiness. Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork.Content Mentioned·        Man-Made Shooting Stars On Our Horizon (AZoQuantum)·        How does the Gut Microbiome Influence Mental Health? (AZoLifeSciences)·        How the science of happiness is helping student mental health (News Medical)  Music Credits Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo AmbienceChimerical – Old Fashion Jingle Setuniman – Vintage JingleAdi Goldstein – Ambient ThemeIntro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our hosts delve deeper into some under-explored topics, including the application of standard laboratory equipment in the analysis of ancient texts, the relationship between AI and open access science, and the role of citizen science and public engagement in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork.Content Mentioned      BioInfect: Bringing the best brains to the challenge of antimicrobial resistance (News Medical)      World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2022: The Antibiotic Footprint of Farming (News Medical)      Microscopy and Magnetic Characterization Analyzes London Underground Air Quality (AZoOptics)      The Relationship Between Open Access Science and AI (AZoRobotics)      Combining Microscopy and Spectroscopy to Analyze Ancient Egyptian Papyrus (AZoOptics) Music Credits Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special International Women's Day episode, Danielle, Skyla, and Megan discuss their relationship with science and the most inspiring women they have interviewed as Scientific Editors at AzoNetwork, before introducing Megan's interview with Meganne Christian, astronaut in reserve for the European Space Agency. Meganne takes us through her journey from a Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry to her role in the ESA, as well as touching on her involvement with the Graphene Flagship over the years. Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Music CreditsEva Wav – 111IG: @eva.wav.music Resilient Kid - Galaxy MeditationIG: @libby_meredith Izzy Odelola - Graduated Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this bonus episode, Megan hits the road to visit University of Manchester spin-out Watercycle Technologies at the Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC) to learn about their membrane technology that is hoping to sustainably localize the UK's lithium supply chain. Alongside a run-down of current lithium extraction methods and how their technology works, Co-Founders Dr. Seb Leaper and Dr. Ahmed Abdelkarim interweave stories of their journey from friends to colleagues and discuss how sustainability continues to shape their careers.Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.You can read the full written interview on AZoNano.com.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork. Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our hosts feed their curiosity and try to find answers to some important questions, not only for human health but also for the origin of life; where did Earth’s water come from? How does cancer spread? Is a male contraceptive pill scientifically possible? Too deep? The editors also discuss how sensors can keep your coffee in check and how a novel CRISPR system has been found to cut RNA.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork.Content Mentioned·        Analyzing Coffee Beans (AZoSensors)·        Nanoplastics in Water: Removal Techniques (AZoNano)·        Newly discovered CRISPR immune system shuts down infected cells to thwart infection (News Medical)·        Metastatic Melanoma: key protein identified that aids the spread of skin cancer (News Medical)·        The Male Contraceptive Pill: is it possible? (News Medical)·        Papertronics: Disposable Electronics on a Single Sheet of Paper (AZoMaterials)·        Has the Winchcombe Meteorite Unlocked the Mystery of Earth’s Oceans? (AZoQuantum)·        The Curiosity Rover Discovers Water-Rich Opal on Mars (AZoQuantum)  MusicDokkodo Sounds – Like Water (Ambient Mix)℗ Pretty Decent MusicDpsht – Tokyo Bounce ℗ pvmmOf Truth – Of skiesIntro & News Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our three sci-comm editors delve into another discussion of a variety of the latest science stories. From ground-breaking satellite technology monitoring forest degradation to pioneering ocean-degradable bioplastics and new discoveries into the human genome evolution – there will be something for every science aficionado!We also had the privilege to include a segment of a fascinating interview on the search of life beyond our solar system with Sascha Quanz, Head of the Exoplanets & Habitability Research Group at ETH Zurich.Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AzoNetwork.Content Mentioned·        Oxytocin heart regeneration - How the ‘love hormone’ oxytocin may have heart-healing properties (News Medical)·        Producing Biofilms with Additive Manufacturing (AZoMaterials)·        Weighing Earth's Forests Using a Space Umbrella (AZoCleantech)·        New insight into human genome evolution (News Medical)·        Can ETH Zurich’s New Centre Tell Us Whether Life Exists Beyond Earth? (AZoQuantum)·        MuscleRehab: A Sensor-Based Suit For Autonomous Physical Rehabilitation (AZoSensors)·        Gout: Disease of Kings now a 21st Century Epidemic (News Medical)Music CreditsErokia – Ambient Wave 41Mansores – I lost myself along the wayComa-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo AmbienceIntro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our first episode, editors Danielle, Megan, and Skyla discuss tantalizing topics across the scientific disciplines – whether it be Neanderthal brains, batteries made from sand, or 3D printing with Martian rock- there will be something about science that you find fascinating!Make sure you follow and share the show, leave a review, and stay posted on all upcoming episodes.Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.Content Mentioned·        Researchers reveal key developmental difference between the brains of modern humans and Neandertals (AZoLifeSciences)·        Role of the transketolase-like 1 gene in the development of the modern human brain (News Medical)·        Scientists solve how RNA molecules reach their targets (AZoLifeSciences)·        Using Machine Learning to Get the Most Out of Electric Vehicle Batteries (AZoRobotics)·        Improving Dolutegravir Delivery For Pediatric HIV Patients (AZoRobotics)·        3D Printing on Mars Possible with Martian Rock-Metal (AZoMaterials)·        What are Sand Batteries and Can They Solve the Sustainable Energy Crisis? (AZoMaterials)·        How Can We Use Mask Waste for Carbon Capture? (AZoMaterials)Music & Sonification CreditsNASA. (2022, May 4). Data Sonification: Black Hole at the Center of the Perseus Galaxy Cluster (X-ray) [Video]. YouTube. Valery Vermeulen. (2021, Oct 13). Mikromedas AdS/CFT 001 (Preview) (X-ray) [Video]. YouTube.  James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). (2022, Aug 31) Webb Telescope Data, Translated to Sound — Cosmic Cliffs in the Carina Nebula. Youtube. Coma-Media / Yrii Semchyshyn - Modern Slideshows Downtempo Ambience Intro Music by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Something About Science, the podcast where three science editors and enthusiasts curate a selection of the latest science stories that are making the news, breaking boundaries [or just a bit unusual]. Join us for a monthly chat and geek out along with us as we get passionate discussing something about science. You’ll be able to listen to the podcast on all your favourite platforms, so make sure you follow the show and leave a review on your podcast provider if you enjoy the upcoming episodes! Something About Science is brought to you by AZoNetwork.Hosts: Danielle Ellis, Skyla Baily, Megan CraigProduction: Aimee Molineux, Will Soutter, João PintoMusic by Coma-Media (Yrii Semchyshyn) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.