Plant fossils and the story they tell
In this episode Neelakshi talks to Dr. Sandy Hetherington about the work in plant paleobotany and evolution. They discuss what are plant fossils, how and where they are formed and what they can tell u...
4 Okt 202335min
Introduction to RNA Therapies with Prof Amy Buck
With the advancements of RNA synthesis techniques due to the success of the Covid-19 vaccine we are asking what other therapeutic purposes RNA could have. In this episode, Alastair Scott talks to Prof...
5 Sep 202321min
Plastic: From Bin to Bake
In this episode, Severina Pociunaite chats to Dr Jo Sadler about how to view plastic as a resource, that can be turned into useful chemicals. Plastic can not only be recycled, but also upcycled: by br...
28 Juli 202339min
OGI Bio: An Automated Bioreactor Start-Up
How did this Edinburgh Professor move from studying physics to starting a Biotechnology spin-out company? In our new episode, we hear from Professor Teuta Pilizota all about how her past research expe...
27 Juni 202331min
Circadian Rhythms with Dr Gerben van Ooijen
Why do you think you are awake right now? You might be aware that your circadian rhythm determines your sleep cycle. But how does your body keep time? Can a cell have a clock? And how can this system ...
30 Maj 202319min
Green Bioactives: A biomanufacturing spin-out company
In this episode, Apple Chew chats to Professor Gary Loake, a group leader at the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. His group researches the immune responses of plan...
6 Maj 202324min
Campus Conservation with Dr Sophie Haupt
Where do plant scientists get their plant materials from? How do you best grow a new species? In this episode, Haomiao sits down with Dr Sophie Haupt, the manager of the plant growth facility at the U...
28 Mars 202321min
PhD Advice from the New Director of Grad School
In this episode, Liz Gaberdiel chats to Gerben van Ooijen, postgraduate advisor and Director of the Graduate School at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the role of postgraduate advisors and h...
28 Feb 202329min
