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In this episode, I talk with Italian-Greek geologist and journalist Christian Mavris about navigating the complex world of rocks and minerals. This episode promises a deep understanding of how these fundamental components shape our environment, from the picturesque formations of sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks to the essential minerals that nourish life on our planet. We peel back laye...

In this episode, I talk with Cecilia Wu, MSc. a fermentation expert with Chinese roots, about how fermentation can change modern nutrition and food. Cecilia quit her job as a banker to lead Cecii, a fermented food and drink startup. She talks about her unique journey and how she combined traditional fermentation methods with modern scientific knowledge to make food that is not only tasty and healt...

In this episode, we will embark on an intellectual journey with the eminent Dr Guillem Mòdol Caballero from University College London as he navigates the world of neuroscience and sheds light on his pioneering work in peripheral nerve injuries and gene therapy. Peripheral nerve injury refers to damage or dysfunction of the nerves that lie outside the brain and spinal cord, which are part of the pe...

In this episode, Dr Biswajit Podder, a scientist with over 12 years of research experience in cancer disease, talks about the biological mechanisms behind cancer is essential for grasping how it develops and spreads. I discuss how cancer begins with changes in a single cell and cover the various types of cancer, highlighting how each type affects the body differently. Cancer remains one of the mos...

In this episode, Dr. Doaa Taha, an expert in motor neuron disease (MND), shares her insights into this devastating condition, English theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with MND . She explains how MND disrupts communication between neurons and muscles, leading to muscle wasting and loss of function. Dr. Taha highlights the importance of early detection, innovative stem cell resear...

Description: Intermittent fasting is a scientific way to get your body to use its natural healing cycle! Ever think about how this old practice, which is now supported by science, has the power to change people? I'm Dr. Biswajit Podder, and in this exciting show, we'll learn about the amazing ways that intermittent fasting can change your hormones, speed up cell repair, and even help you...

Join us on SciPodChat, hosted by Dr. Biswajit Podder, featuring guest Dr. George Chiduza, as we delve into the cutting-edge of molecular biophysics and autophagy. This episode explores the intricate world of autophagy, structural biology, and electron microscopy, shedding light on how intermittent fasting might activate this cellular self-cleaning process. While this discussion focuses on the fund...

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