Best Neuroengineering Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 39: Hurricane Season 59:33

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Note: This episode was recorded on September 17, 2025. When you think of meteorology, you probably think of someone giving a weather forecast on TV. But predicting the weather requires a whole team of scientists, from those who run simulations in labs to researchers on boats, and even a few who fly planes into storms to get measurements up close. I…

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Episode 38: Process Engineering 1:21:41

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Have you ever wondered how new medications go from being a research project to being safely used in hospitals and clinics around the world? In this episode of the Interactome, host Sam talks about their work on technical challenges in the field of process development. From the different types of therapeutic molecules to how horseshoe crabs keep pat…

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Episode 37: Epigenetics 56:52

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The age old nature vs. nurture question is complicated, especially when genetics are involved. On this episode, we dive into the concept of “epigenetics,” which translates to “above the genome.” Joe, Sam and Natalie cover how your environment can play a role in how your genes are expressed, how you can have different kinds of cells from the same DN…

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#25 Stanford-Trained Electrical Engineer “Reverse Engineering the Brain” - Dr. Louis Scheffer 59:42

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 1:12 Journey from Electrical Engineering to Neuroscience 6:45 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 8:16 What is connectomics? 11:45 Parallels Between Microchip Design and Neuroscience 14:22 Probabilistic Reconstruction in Connectomics 19:46 Neuro…

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#24 Decoding Brain Signals, Neuromorphic Computing, MEMS w/ NeuroEngineer Dr. Akshay Ananthakrishnan 54:53

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 4:36 Initial Interest in Neurotechnology 7:34 Exploring Diverse Fields of Interest: Neuromorphic Computing, Brain-Machine Interface, Heliostat Fields, Military Applications 10:51 MEMS 14:52 Bio-compatiblity and Bio-mimetic Systems in Neurotec…

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#23 Neurotech Startup Writing Algos to Track Biomarkers- Connectome's Dr Rufus Mitchell-Heggs 36:29

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:02 Founding Story: Connectome Health 6:15 Inspiration for Company Name: Connectome Health 8:12 fNIRS Overview and Connectome’s Modality Agnostic Strategy 10:23 Hardware 11:26 Key Brain Metrics 13:16 Goal to Move into NeuroDiagnostics 13:59 …

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Episode 36: Noninvasive Neuroengineering 1:04:11

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The human brain is arguably the most complex organ in the body - and its hard to do experiments on it in a lab setting without invasive tools like electrodes and injections in the brain itself. But what if we had less invasive tools for understanding the brain in the lab? Join Sarah and Joe as they talk with Schuyler, an MD-PhD candidate, about the…

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#21 Reach Neuro: Spinal Stimulation to Restore Movement In Upper Limb Post-Stroke - CEO Marc Powell 31:37

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:17 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 4:50 Origin Story of Reach Neuro 6:16 Reach Neuro’s Avantis Platform 11:12 Reach Neuro Competitors 14:40 Navigating FDA Regulations and Breakthrough Device Designation 19:02 Research Tools and Product Dev…

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Episode 35: Space Robotics 1:14:31

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When you think of health care, space probably doesn’t come to mind! But the emerging field of space robotics can provide groundbreaking insights to the world of medicine! This episode, Texas A&M robotics engineer Emily Wilkinson sits down with Natalie and Sarah to discuss her career journey, current research, and her NASA internship (where she met …

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Episode 34: Understanding Urban Planning 1:14:58

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Whether it's the city, the suburbs, or somewhere else, have you ever stopped to think about why place where you live is designed the way that it is? That's thanks to urban planners, of which our guest this episode - Angela Lei - is! Join Angela, Sam, and Sarah as they discuss what urban planners and engineers do in terms of zoning, considerations m…

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#20 Non-Invasive Neurostimulation for Sleep: Neurovalens CEO Jason McKeown 51:21

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments: 0:00 Introduction 3:23 Initial Interest in Neuroscience/Neurotechnology 5:10 Neurovalens: Background, Timeline, Origins 7:52 Clinical Trials: Insomnia, Anxiety, Obesity, PTSD, Diabetes 8:40 Neurostimulation: Type and Target 10:40 Exploring Various Treatment Ty…

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#19 Building a Non-Invasive BCI/Neurotech Startup at 23: Synaptrix Co-Founder Aryan Govil 38:04

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Free Neurotech Newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 2:22 Initial Interest in Neuroscience/Neurotech 4:17 Background and Origins of Synaptrix 6:15 Development of Neuralis Product 7:10 Benefits of Building a Product “In-House” 8:54 In-House Lab Build Out 10:41 Moving Quickly Through Regulatory St…

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Episode 33: Spectacular Space Medicine 46:34

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What do doctors and astronauts have in common? Turns out, it’s more than you might think! On this episode, Sarah and Maia are joined by Shawna Pandya, MD. Shawna is a physician, astronaut and scientist. Tune in to hear her talk about navigating health care in the most extreme environments, and how she helps patients survive and thrive! Links: Our W…

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#18 Stealth Neurotech CEO, Dr. Lothar Krinke: Previously w/ Newronika, Welcony, Medtronic, McKinsey 33:49

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Please note this episode was recorded when Dr. Krinke was still in his former position as of CEO at Newronika. Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 5:01 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 7:04 Newronika: Background and Origins 9:11 Closed Loop Deep Brain Stimulation Methodology 12:39 Does Closed Loop DBS Pose Additional Risks? 15:20 Newronika WebBioBank 17:…

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#17 Returning Vision to the Blind Using Neurotech w/ Bionic Vision Technologies CEO Dr. Ash Attia 34:43

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Key Moments 0:00 Introduction 6:25 Master of Surgery Degree 7:57 Initial Interest in Neuroscience/Neurotechnology 9:37 Bionic Vision Technologies 13:56 BVT Clinical Trials 16:27 BVT Compared to Other Visual Prosthetics and Solutions 21:12 Patient Experiences: Regaining Vision and Confidence 23:11 Ties Between Cochlear and BVT 26:23 What’s Next for …

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Episode 32: How to Parent Your AI 1:06:48

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AI doesn’t typically make people think of parenting, but when you listen to this episode you’ll be shocked by the similarities! Cole Smith walks us through how to train AI, how it differs from machine learning, and why building an AI system can feel a lot like raising a child. Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter…

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#16 Training Elite Athletes - Director of Concept Applications at NeuroTracker: Lee Sidebottom 56:40

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Key Moments 0:00 Lee Sidebottom Introduction: Director of Concept Applications at NeuroTracker 5:29 Initial Interest in Neuroscience 12:14 Brain Imaging Technologies Utilized: Currently qEEG. fMRI in Future? 14:55 Early Technology Transfer and Living with CEO 19:52 What is NeuroTracker Working On? Closed-Loop EEG, AR/VR 23:43 NeuroTuner - Exclusive…

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#15 Wearables, Neurotech, Productivity, and Pitching Jason Calacanis w/ LifeStack Founder Nao Yukawa 25:57

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Nao Yukawa is a founder of the startup DeMind. Their main product is an app called Lifestack which helps you “Schedule Your Day with Energy in Mind” by using physiological data from your wearables and contextual data from your calendar and other sources. Nao and his cofounders at DeMind have had an exciting journey so far - they pivoted away from t…

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#14 Stroke Recovery: BCI Research, NeuroRehab, & VR/AR Assisted Physiotherapy - Dr. Iris Brunner 35:24

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Dr. Iris Brunner (PT, PhD) is an Associate Professor and Researcher at the University of Aarhus’ Hammel Neurocenter in Denmark. She works in the domain of physiotherapy and neuro-rehabilitation. She is both a researcher and a clinician. Her areas of interest include upper limb motor recovery after stroke, technology-assisted rehabilitation, and lif…

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#13 Non-Invasive Neurotech/Signal Processing - Neudio & CorTec Founder: Joern Rickert 28:28

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Interview with Dr. Joern Rickert. He is the CEO of Neudio, a non-invasive neurotechnology company focused on brain wave modulation and generating music from brainwaves, with the goal of improving mental well-being through personalized music experiences. This episode covers a wide range of interesting topics, where Dr. Rickert and I discuss: his bac…

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Episode 31: Perceiving the Big Picture 1:04:45

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Effectively communicating scientific concepts and discoveries is one of the hardest, and most important, ways of bridging gaps between scientists and the general public. But as all things in science, this is easier said than done. On this episode, Joe, Sam and Natalie chat with New York Times science journalist and bestselling author Jim Robbins. H…

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Engineering Mental Health 50:34

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This episode features Paradromics CEO Matt Angle in a compelling discussion with Amit Etkin, Founder and CEO of Alto Neuroscience; Maryam Shanechi, Dean's Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Neuroscience, Computer Science, and Biomedical Engineering at USC; and Prasad Shirvalkar, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology …

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#12 Eywa Neuro Co-Founder (& ex-Neuralink Engineer) Kaustubh Deshpande on making tiny brain implants 51:36

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Kaustubh Deshpande is the Co-Founder of Eywa Neuro. He previously spent time as an engineer at Neuralink and NeuroNexus. In our conversation we discuss clinical translation, the neurotech startup space, running your own company, India’s neurotech ecosystem, the founding of Eywa Neuro, the future of Eywa Neuro, how to break into neurotech, and more!…

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#11 Neurable & Vistim Labs Co-Founder, Serial Neurotech Entrepreneur – James Hamet 49:23

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James Hamet has been working in AI and neurotech since his undergrad days. He is a serial neurotech founder and has been deeply involved with both Neurable and Vistim Labs. Our interview covers a range of topics: his early days in neurotech, lessons learned from his time at Neurable, an overview of Vistim’s products/tech, his vision for the future …

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Where There's Blood, There's Signal 1:48:35

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This episode features Paradromics CEO Matt Angle in a compelling discussion with Sumner Norman, Co-founder & CEO at Forest Neurotech; Ryan Field,CEO at Kernel; and Mary Lou Jepsen, Founder and CEO of Openwater. They share their career influences, discuss the challenges of managing interdisciplinary teams, and explore the future of neuroimaging and …

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#10 Neural & Human-Machine Interface Platform Tech of the Future: Wisear CEO Yacine Achiakh 1:04:43

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Interview with Yacine Achiakh. He is the CEO and co-founder of Wisear, a company working on building the neural interface and human-machine interface platform technology of the future. Their goal is to enable people to have seamless, voiceless, and touchless control over their everyday devices. Their first application of this technology is earbuds …

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#9 VCU Bioengineering Research Scientist Dr. Geetanjali Bendale on Nerve Regeneration & Repair 49:22

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Interview with VCU Bioengineering Research Scientist Dr. Geetanjali Bendale. Some of the topics we discuss include her current work in nerve repair and regeneration, her past work in bioelectronics/neurotechnology, translating basic science into the clinic, partnerships with surgeon scientists, the future of neurotech, and advice for students looki…

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#8 Diagnostic Biochips CEO Greg Alden on NeuroTech Innovation, Parkinson’s, Management, and more 48:32

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Interview with Greg Alden. He is the CEO of Diagnostic Biochips – a company providing high fidelity research tools to neuroscientists for electrophysiology and more. He spent the early years of his career optimizing data communications to solve big problems in the domains of broadband and mobile communications. He now brings this set of useful expe…

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Now That’s a Lot of Power 1:13:38

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This episode features Paradromics CEO Matt Angle in a compelling discussion with Grayson Zulauf, CEO of Resonant Link; Alex Yeh, CTO and VP of R&D at Neuspera Medical; and Jacob Robinson, Founder and CEO of Motif Neurotech. They explore the latest advancements in neurotechnology, focusing on wireless power transfer, implantable devices, and brain-c…

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#7 Studying Psychedelics, Sex, and More with fMRI Imaging – Dr. Matthew Wall, Neuroscientist 46:25

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Interview with Dr. Matthew Wall. He is a neuroscientist, psychologist, and fMRI (brain imaging) specialist with Imperial College London and Invicro (a CRO focused on medical imaging). His research has explored the domains of neuropsychopharmacology, addiction, psychedelics, cannabis, sex hormones, pain, weight loss, and much more. We discuss Dr. Wa…

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#6 Bia Neuroscience CEO/Founder Michael Byrne 42:14

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Interview with Michael Byrne, the CEO and Co-Founder of sleep-focused neurotech startup, Bia Neuroscience. We discuss the importance of sleep, Michael’s journey into the realm of sleep technology, Bia’s product and differentiation, finding technical co-founders, team building as a business focused executive, aligning business/technical strategies, …

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#5 Caitlin Baltzer MYndspan CEO/Founder on MEG and Brain Analytics 43:18

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Interview with Caitlin Baltzer, the CEO and Co-Founder of neuroimaging and brain analytics startup, MYndspan. She shares some details about Magnetoencephalography (MEG), the modality her startup uses for neuroimaging. She also gives us the story behind MYndspan’s founding and how she ended up where she is today. You’ll see some clues about what’s n…

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#4 Dr. Avinash Singh on Neuroadaptive Brain-Computer Interfaces 57:07

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Interview with Dr. Avinash Singh. He is a professor at the University of Technology, Sydney working on Neuroadaptive brain-computer interfaces, neuroethics, and standardization in the space ofneurotechnology. Recorded January 8, 2024. Host: Robert Murcko Key Moments: 0:00 Intro 2:16 Initial Interest in Neurotechnology 5:03 Dr. Warwick’s Early Brain…

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Episode 30: Diet on the Brain 49:13

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On this episode of the Interactome, special guest Rasa Valiauga joins Natalie and Sarah to discuss the link that our diet has with our brains. Topics include what foods are considered highly glycemic and what that can mean for our bodies, how diabetes links to our diet, and discussing how to trim the fat from sensationalized diet advice and find th…

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#3 Dr. Christoph Guger, g.tec Medical Engineering-CEO 38:43

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Interview with Dr. Christoph Guger, the CEO of g.tec Medical Engineering and an innovator in the field of neurotechnology and BCI. We have a wide ranging discussion spanning from his personal journey to get to where he is today, specifics about his company, the early days of neurotechnology, the future of neurotechnology, and more! Recorded January…

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#2 Dr. Marijin Lijffijt, Neuropsychopharmacologist 35:43

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Interview with Dr. Marijin Lijffijt who is a neuropsychopharmacologist by training and now works as a consultant for various biotech and pharma start-ups. We talk about his transition from being a PI in academia to the start-up world, some of the projects related to EEG biomarkers that he is currently working on, how relatively little the world kno…

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#1: Dr. Paul Le Floch, CEO Axoft 31:48

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Interview with Dr. Paul Le Floch. We talk about his journey thus far, his start-up (Axoft), clinical translation, the current neurotech landscape, the future of neurotech, and more. Recorded: January 15, 2024. Co-hosts: Robert Murcko and Yuqing Wang. [Subscribe to free neurotech newsletter: https://neurotechnologynews.beehiiv.com/subscribe]. [Axoft…

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Episode 29: Demystifying the Microbiome 55:25

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You’ve probably heard of the microbiome, but there’s much more to it than just gut health. Tune in to hear from Bridget O’Connor, career microbiologist, for a discussion on the microbiome, how microbiologists study organisms they can’t see, and more! Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/thein…

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Episode 28: Bird Biology Bonanza 1:09:33

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This week, the Interactome team is joined by Dr. Alex Champagne, Associate Professor of Biology at University of Southern Indiana! The team talks all things bird physiology — the age old question of flight evolution, interesting anatomical structures, and Dr. Champagne’s current work (which just got published, by the way)! After listening to the ep…

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Episode 27: Neural Networks 1:02:28

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You've probably heard of AI powered neural networks, but are you familiar with biological neural networks? Join Sam, Natalie, and returning guest Youngmin as they compare, contrast, and generally discuss both types of networks. Can a single neuron "think"? And how do neural networks "learn"? We cover these questions and more on this episode of the …

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Episode 26: Wheying In on Proteins 1:03:15

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We all know that protein is something in our food, but what else do proteins do? For our final episode of our 3-part series on the Central Dogma, we discuss (one of) the final products of DNA and RNA: proteins! We cover everything from where proteins come from to some of their roles as molecular machines. Along the way, we touch on topics such as h…

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Episode 25: It’s RNA’s World, And We’re Just Living In It 1:01:35

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Welcome to our part 2 of the central dogma of biology series! In this episode, Maia, Joe and Natalie talk all things RNA. Tune in to learn about the molecular structure differences between RNA and DNA, mRNA vaccines, and to hear some polarizing biological theories! Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://tw…

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Episode 24: Phishing and Smishing 53:05

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What’s spookier than identity theft, scams and fraud? In the digital age, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Yet, there are many misconceptions about the field and what it entails. October is cybersecurity month, and to celebrate Sam, Joe and Natalie spoke with SecOp analyst Virginia Gresham. The crew talked about about her role, the import…

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Episode 23: Investigative Mindset 54:59

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Content Warning: this episode discusses dead bodies, violent crime, and international conflict On this show, we talk a lot about modeling the scientific mindset, but scientists aren’t the only professionals asking tough questions. This week, we’re joined by a retired FBI agent who tells us all about how to ask the right questions and solve problems…

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Episode 22: Lightning McDNA (Genetics) 47:32

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In this episode, Joe, Maia, and Natalie talk about genetics. They start with the basics, and then delve into how we get our DNA and how it can change over many many years. You're bound to learn something new with this episode of the interactome! Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinterac…

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Episode 21: Gateway to GIS 44:54

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When we think of science, we often think of data being collected in test tubes and laboratories, but lots of data actually exists in the context of mountains, roads, neighborhoods and countries. Join Joe, Sarah and Natalie and special guest Rylee Wrenner as they discuss Geographic Information Science (GIS), which allows researchers to understand th…

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Episode 20: Mighty Mitochondria 58:48

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You might have heard the phrase "the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" back in high school biology class, but what does that mean? Join Joe, Sam, and Maia as they explore everyone's favorite part of the cell. We had some fun with this, so join us as we explain what exactly the mitochondria is, how it works, and what happens if it breaks. …

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Episode 19: Food Science 54:20

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This episode of the interactome is all about food science! Join Christina Allingham, A.K.A @biteofnewengland, as she talks about her experience in the food industry. Natalie, Sam, and Maia host as they ask Christina how she got into the industry, what food science is all about, and how her job has evolved over the course of covid. Links: Christina'…

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Episode 18: Science Stories Part 3 53:41

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It's time for more science stories! This time Sam has too many snails, Natalie is impacted by woodpeckers, and Joe discusses mentorship. Links: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interactome_media/ Mastodon: @[email protected] Credits: Audio/Video Editing: Sam Pickell Artwork: Maia Reyes Intr…

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Your Future Self Will Thank You | Connectomics Part II 1:00:56

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We’re back with Part II of our two-part series on Connectomics! In part one we speculated on the legal and ethical implications of emerging technologies in the connectomics field. In part two, we don our lab coats and take a deep dive into the latest research tools, from fixation protocols for the preservation of neural tissue, to multimodal imagin…