biocause

Have you ever realized you were dreaming... while still inside the dream? Or woken up unable to move, feeling like your body was awake but your brain was somewhere in between? In the final part of our How to Human sleep series, we enter the strangest side of sleep. 🌙 We'll explore what we actually know about dreams, why we experience nightmares, what really happens during sleep paralysis, and...

You closed your eyes. You went to sleep. So... what was your brain doing the whole time? In Part 2 of our How to Human episode on sleep, we dive deeper into what happens while we're asleep — from cleaning and reorganizing the brain to consolidating memories and processing emotions. We explore the glymphatic system and how sleep helps the brain clear away waste, how memories are consolidated an...

Why do we sleep? Is it simply a way to rest, or is there something much more complex happening behind the scenes? In Part 1 of this How to Human episode, we explore the evolution of sleep and discover how our brain controls the sleep-wake cycle. Together, we'll dive into the circadian rhythm, melatonin, adenosine, and the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN), while breaking down the different stages...

We followed alcohol through the human body. Now it's time to follow its story through humanity. In Part 2 of our alcohol series, we leave the molecules behind and explore the questions that chemistry alone can't answer. Why do humans drink? Why does alcohol make us feel more social? Why can some people drink more than others? And how has one tiny molecule shaped our biology, psychology and...

We've all seen what alcohol can do. It can make us laugh louder, dance without thinking, forget parts of the night, or wake up wondering what happened. But have you ever wondered why? In Part 1 of this special two-part Biocause episode, we go beyond the glass and explore the fascinating biology of alcohol. Together, we'll follow ethanol through the human body, uncover how it reaches the br...

Every cell has a plan... but who makes sure it actually follows it? Imagine trying to organize billions of cells, each deciding when to grow, copy its DNA, and divide. Sounds like chaos, right? Thankfully, our cells have a pretty impressive control system. In this episode, we're diving into the regulation of the cell cycle and meeting the tiny molecular "traffic lights" that tell a c...

3... 2... 1... Divide! Ever wondered how a single cell knows exactly when it's time to grow, copy its DNA, and split into two? In this episode, we're taking you on a fast-paced journey through the cell cycle, breaking down every phase—from G1 to M—without the confusing textbook jargon. Expect easy explanations, plenty of biology, and a few "wait... that's actually so cool!" m...

A new chapter of Biocause begins with a simple question: what if laughter is one of the most human things we do? In this first episode of How to Human , we dive into the biology of laughter and explore what happens inside our brains and bodies when we find something funny. Along the way, we'll discover why laughter is contagious, how it strengthens social bonds, and what it reveals about who w...

Imagine your cell having a self-destruct button… and actually using it! This episode is all about apoptosis - the process where cells literally decide it’s their time to die. We’re breaking down how apoptosis actually helps keep the body healthy, why it’s essential for life and what happens when this mechanism stops working properly. From cancer to everyday cell renewal, this tiny biological proce...

Thalassaimia : A word so common, and yet so misunderstood… In this episode we break down what Thalassaimia really is, how genetics play a huge role and how modern treatments are changing lives. From symptoms and blood transfusions to gene therapy and the importance of awareness, we’re talking about science, health and real life - without the boring lecture vibes

In today’s episode, we dive deep—down to the molecular level—into what coffee really contains beyond that familiar boost of energy. We explore the chemistry behind every sip and uncover the compounds that make coffee so unique. What exactly is caffeine, and how does it affect the brain? What role do antioxidants play, and why are they considered beneficial? And what gives coffee its distinctive ar...

We’re back with another episode! Have you ever wondered how water moves from roots to leaves against gravity? Nope, plants don’t defy physics, they actually rely on it. In this episode, we explore water potential and break down one of nature’s most remarkable systems.

Welcome to the first episode of biocause ✨️ Meet Maria & Eva, 2 chaotic biology students, who also happen to be your hosts! This week's episode is about scattering, a physical phenomenon, which terrorizes a lot of biological scientists. In this episode we learn what scattering is in a fun way, but also how we use it in biology experiments and how to avoid its plague...