EPISODE 6: Bloodthirsty Worms – Haematophagic Caenorhabditis elegans and Vaccine Discovery
Can a normally bacteria-feeding nematode become a blood-feeder? In this episode, we dive into the surprising world of haematophagic Caenorhabditis elegans — worms that can consume human blood. This re...
26 Maalis 20259min
EPISODE 5: Unlocking the Physicochemical Fingerprint of the Hookworm Necator americanus
How does a tiny hookworm outsmart the human immune system? In this episode, we explore the physicochemical fingerprint of Necator americanus, a parasite that infects millions worldwide. Using cutting-...
19 Maalis 202515min
EPISODE 4: Magic Nanosensors Reveal Intestinal pH Oscillations in C. elegans
Did you know that digestion in C. elegans follows a rhythmic pH cycle? In this episode, we explore how magic nanosensors uncover real-time intestinal pH oscillations inside these tiny nematodes. By ma...
12 Maalis 202511min
EPISODE 3: The Hidden Mechanical Properties of Biological Surfaces – Brillouin Endo-Microscopy
In this episode, we uncover a revolutionary approach to imaging the hidden mechanical properties of biological surfaces using Label-Free Brillouin Endo-Microscopy. Unlike traditional imaging technique...
5 Maalis 202514min
EPISODE 2: Spaceflight, Muscle Loss & Worms – How Microgravity Reshapes Biology
In this episode, we explore how microgravity affects muscle structure and function, using Caenorhabditis elegans as a model organism. Spaceflight-induced muscle atrophy is a major challenge for astron...
28 Helmi 202518min
EPISODE 1: Nematode Surface Lipids: Development, Species Adaptations, and Interactions
Surface Lipids in Nematodes are Influenced by Development and Species-specific AdaptationsThis research utilizes 3D-OrbiSIMS to analyze the surface lipids of nematodes, specifically Caenorhabditis ele...
21 Helmi 202517min
