The tools, stories, and science behind Absolute Gene-ius
Molecular biology is more than a set of techniques. It is a toolkit for asking better questions. In this special crossover episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, Steve Lewis welcomes Jordan Ruggieri, Senior ...
8 Juli 26min
CRISPR, MPRA, and the genetics of mental health
Some genetic variants may help explain why different psychiatric disorders share overlapping biology. In this episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, host Steve Lewis speaks with Jess McAfee, PhD, and Alejand...
24 Juni 30min
From prototype to production – solving the scale-up gap
Great science doesn’t always translate into a scalable product, and that gap can stall even the most promising innovations. In this Mol Bio Minutes episode, Steve Lewis explores a common challenge in ...
10 Juni 7min
The real cost of PCR - beyond price per reaction
Not all experiments are created equal, and neither are the decisions behind them. In this episode, Cam Cyr explores how scientists navigate the balance between cost and performance in molecular biolog...
27 Maj 30min
The molecular toolkit behind HIV research
HIV research is one of the clearest examples of molecular biology in action. In this Mol Bio Minutes episode, Dr. Ryan Jeep walks through how fundamental molecular techniques power everything from det...
13 Maj 14min
DNA-encoded library use in living cells for drug discovery
In this episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, host Steve Lewis speaks with Dr. Leif Larsen, Director of Biology at Vipergen, about the power of DNA-encoded libraries (DELs) in modern drug discovery. DEL tec...
22 Apr 30min
Choosing the right PCR method for your experiment
In this Mol Bio Minutes mini-episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, Dr. Andrea Hunger walks listeners through the practical differences between three core PCR approaches: endpoint PCR, quantitative PCR (qPCR...
8 Apr 13min
From bench to bushland ─ developing a koala chlamydia vaccine
In this Season 4 premiere of Speaking of Mol Bio, host Steve Lewis speaks with Dr. Nina Pollak from the University of the Sunshine Coast about the development of a single-dose vaccine aimed at protect...
25 Mars 36min
