BioSounds Biosounds

Have you ever wondered about the remarkable connection
between our food, therapeutics, and even washing powders? The answer lies in
the captivating domain of proteins, the fundamental building blocks of life! In
this episode, we delve into the world of protein production, purification, and
characterization, accompanied by the expertise of Dr. Oscar Vadas. Join us as
we dive deep into these processes and unravel their importance both within the
laboratory and in our daily lives. Here, Dr. Oscar Vadas sheds light on the
fascinating techniques employed to produce, purify, and characterize proteins,
revealing their pivotal role in various scientific domains, including
biomedical research and industrial processes.


Episode introduced by Nathalia Williams.

How would you explain why a plant is considered alive and a bonfire is not? What defines what is alive?



In this episode our correspondant Oriol Mañé will interview Prof. Karsten Kruse from the Department of Biochemistry. They will discuss about the link between physics and biology and how his lab tries to understand collective phenomena in living cells and tissues.





- Episode introduced by Emma Ganga.

"... from so simple a beginning endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being evolved." - Charles Darwin

Darwin's closing statement in On the Origin of Species often invokes images of colorful birds, strange plants, and odd animals. But have you ever stopped to consider the diversity of parasites? Parasite diversity is immense and they also play an important ecological role. Join our correspondent Cody Raul Cardenas as he chats with Natural History Museum of Geneva Curator Dr. Isa Blasco-Costa where they discuss the work she and her students do to describe and understand parasites.

Episode presented by Oriol Mañé.

Barriers aren’t always bad. Sometimes, they are the bridge that gives rise to complexity. At all scales, biological units are separated from their environment by surfaces. From the membranes that surround our cells to the tissues that organize our body, these surfaces are governed by the same physical principles. Today, we are joined by Professor Aurélien Roux from the Faculty of Science to discuss how to better understand the barriers that organize life. Stay tuned as we explore the « Physics of Living Surfaces ».



Introduction by Cody Raul Cardenas

Gaining trust is important, both in our daily lives and in the laboratory. But how do we build trust in science? In our research? Join us as we delve into the world of scientific reproducibility and explore how common laboratory tools may be hindering progress. Professor Pierre Cosson shares his expert insights with Joshua on the state of science today and reveals how the development of recombinant antibodies could be the game-changer we've all been waiting for. If you're ready to be on the cutting-edge of scientific discovery and learn how to build trust in your research, then don't miss out on this episode of Biosounds!

Introduction by Davide D'Amico.

In this episode we explore the wonderful world of structural biology, where learning about the shapes and folding of proteins gives us an insight about how cells divide. Professor Andreas Boland shares with Olimpia the newest techniques with which we can now look at proteins and what they can tell us: from fundamental research to applied pharmacology the sky is really the limit.



Introduced by Joshua Tran