The GENE

In this episode, Aldo interviews Joshua Bate, co-founder of DeSci World, exploring the intersection of decentralized science and blockchain technology.   They discuss Joshua's journey into decentralized science, the evolution and challenges faced by the DeSci movement, and the importance of educating the community about these technologies.   The conversation also highlights the differences in bloc...

In this episode, Aldo talks to Egle Pauletto and Liam Sim, two Biochemistry students from the University of Aberdeen, who share their experiences interning at Genomes.io.   They discuss their expectations, the importance of biochemistry, the relevance of data security in genomics, and the challenges of working in a startup environment. The conversation also touches on the future of genomics, publi...

In this conversation, Aldo de Pape discusses 'The Billion Genomes Project' with guests Shyla Khan and Aaron Barefoot from the Marketing Agency ColdChain.   They explore the challenges of marketing in the Web3 space, the importance of data ownership, and the need for transparency and security in genomic data. The discussion highlights the skepticism surrounding Web3, the potential for growth in the...

Aldo speaks to Emmanuel Stiels, a Clinical Psychologist, about the demands of his work and the stigma he encounters around taking care of your Mental Health. They also explore the potential of genetic testing in Mental Health Diagnostics and the importance of early intervention and prevention - specifically in the work place.  Emmanuel explains his vision of his company The Reinhart Group and high...

In this episode, Aldo and Dr. Michael Vlerick explore the intricate relationship between genetics and happiness.   They discuss the evolutionary roots of our negativity bias and hedonic adaptation, emphasizing how these traits impact our mental health in modern society. The conversation highlights the importance of developing a new relationship with our thoughts, the role of social connections, an...

Dr. Carika Weldon, Founder and CEO of Carigenetics, shares her journey as a scientist and entrepreneur, and the mission of her company to create local capacity for genetic research in the Caribbean. She talks to Aldo about the challenges of being a minority in the field and the underrepresentation of Caribbean populations in genomics research. Dr. Weldon emphasizes the importance of proactive and...

The episode discusses the Power of the Human Genome combine with the mission of our Podcast and Company, Genomes.io. It explains what a Genome is and how it makes each individual unique. In this short Episode we also highlight the rapid advancements in genome sequencing and the decreasing cost of sequencing. Aldo takes the time to explain the development of an upcoming series of Master classes tha...

Aldo interviews Andreas Melhede and Namkhai Ferdana of HappyDAO, a platform focused on mental health and improving patient outcomes. They discuss the need to align incentives among Clinicians, Researchers, and Patients in the Mental Health sector. HappyDAO aims to provide financial rewards to researchers and create a community where patients can support each other. They also discuss the potential...

A GitHub For Science ResearchHub's mission is to accelerate the pace of scientific research. Its goal is to make a modern mobile and web application where people can collaborate on scientific research in a more efficient way, similar to what GitHub has done for software engineering. Researchers should be able to publish articles (preprint or postprint) and discuss the findings in a completely open...

Our genes are everywhere!  It defines who we are and has the power to determine the outcome of many vital things in our lives.  Everything that is alive has a genome; a unique piece of  code of over 100,000 genes that unlocks the door to an incredible treasure of information.  Whether it is a dog, a cat, a tree or a human being - we all possess this unique code and live our lives with it.  Many of...