Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica

Did you know that the internal architecture of our cells' production hub is governed by a hidden "protein code"? In this episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica, we sit down with Anja Trupej from the Laboratory for RNA Networks to explore how a groundbreaking molecular tool is shedding light on the world of cellular condensates. We dive deep into their latest research published in the prestigi...

Did you know that a byproduct of biodiesel production can be transformed into a key ingredient for paints, coatings, and even acrylic nails? In this episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica , we sit down with Maja Gabrič from the Department of Catalysis and Chemical Reaction Engineering (National Institute of Chemistry) to discuss how innovative catalysts are turning waste glycerol into valuabl...

Ob 80-letnici Kemijskega inštituta se v posebni epizodi podkasta Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica ne posvečamo le suhoparnim številkam, temveč zgodbam, ki so gradile slovensko znanost. Naš gost je akademik prof. dr. Venčeslav Kaučič , ki je skozi desetletja soustvarjal njegovo pot. V pogovoru se vračamo v 70. in 80. leta, ko je bil ritem raziskovanja drugačen, oprema pa nepredstavljiva za današnje...

In this episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica we are joined by researchers Petar Djinović and Miha Okorn from the Laboratory for Catalysis at the National Institute of Chemistry. Together they explore an intriguing question: can visible light help convert carbon dioxide into something useful? Their recent research shows how light can accelerate the catalytic conversion of CO₂ into carbon mon...

In this episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica , we explore a new study revealing a hidden layer of cellular organization. Researchers Tajda Klobučar and Jona Novljan describe a newly identified class of “sticky” RNAs and the features that make them prone to condensation. These RNA networks can act like liquid command centers, helping cells organize reactions without physical walls. We discus...

In the latest episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica , we are joined by Nika Žibrat Kalanj from the National Institute of Chemistry, who takes us into the fascinating world of plant cells, membranes, and surprisingly clever microbial proteins. We start with the basics of what a cell membrane is and why it is much more than just a passive barrier. It’s a highly selective filter that protects t...

IIn the latest episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica we are joined by Elvira Boršič Mlinarič , who walks us through her recently published paper on NLRP3 inflammasome activation . We talk about how immune sensors detect danger in the cell, why where proteins gather can matter as much as what they sense, and how clustering on membranes or protein scaffolds triggers inflammatory responses. Tog...

In this episode of Papers Illuminated – Člankarnica , we talk with Tilen Potisk , co-author of a cutting-edge paper that develops advanced particle-based models for microbubbles and nanoscale gas vesicles, two of the most important structures used in modern biomedical ultrasound. Tilen walks us through why encapsulated microbubbles and protein-based gas vesicles matter for imaging and drug deliver...

What if a key breakthrough for affordable green hydrogen was sitting in a lab drawer for years, just waiting for the right team to discover it? In this episode of Papers Illuminated, we're joined by Dr. Milutin Smiljanić from the National Institute of Chemistry to explore his team's groundbreaking research on a new catalyst platform that could significantly reduce the cost of producing green hydro...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Yufei Ma about a breakthrough in clean energy research. Their team has developed a new kind of catalyst made of single platinum atoms and a thin layer of molybdenum that makes splitting water into hydrogen much more efficient. We explore how arranging atoms in just the right way can unlock record-breaking performance, why this matters for producing green hydrogen,...

In a new episode of the podcast Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica, we're talking with Dr. Matjaž Mazaj about a groundbreaking study in the field of carbon dioxide (CO₂) capture. Together with his team of authors, he published the article "Amine‐Functionalized Triazolate‐Based Metal–Organic Frameworks for Enhanced Diluted CO₂ Capture Performance" in the prestigious journal Angewandte Chemie Internat...

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Sara Drvarič Talian from the Department of Materials Chemistry at National Institute of Chemistry about how operando impedance spectroscopy is transforming battery research. We explore her team’s recent Nature Communications study demonstrating how real-time impedance measurements in three-electrode cells can reveal the dynamic processes inside lithium metal batte...

V tej epizodi odkrivamo, kaj se dogaja z natrijevimi ioni v notranjosti negrafitiziranega ogljika med delovanjem natrij-ionskih baterij. Z gostom Matejem Gabrijelčičem razložimo, kako raziskovalci s pomočjo napredne operando NMR spektroskopije spremljajo premikanje in nalaganje natrija v realnem času. Pri raziskavah za članek je sodelovalo 8 sodelavcev iz Odseka za kemijo materialov in Odseka za a...

In this episode, we talk with Gašper Šolinc from the Department of Molecular Biology and Nanobiotechnology at the National Institute of Chemistry about how lipids play a surprising role in the structure and function of protein nanopores. We explore his team’s recent Nature Communications study on the Fav protein, showing how this coral-derived nanopore interacts with over 100 lipids, including cho...

In this episode, we talk with Sara Orehek from the Department of Synthetic Biology and Immunology at the National Institute of Chemistry about how immunogenic cell death is changing the way we approach cancer treatment. We dive into a recent study that sheds light on how dying cancer cells can do more than just disappear—they can send out alarm signals that activate the immune system and teach it...

In this episode, we talk with Urška Češarek from the Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology at the National Institute of Chemistry about a more streamlined and efficient approach to synthesizing amino-functionalized polyethers: polymers with enhanced precision and functionality. From overcoming long-standing synthetic challenges to fine-tuning end-group chemistry, we explore how small mole...

In Episode 8 of the Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica podcast, Klemen Mezgec from the Department of Synthetic Biology and Immunology at the National Institute of Chemistry delves into groundbreaking advancements in modular protein engineering. He shares how designing modular protein building blocks paves the way for constructing high-molecular-weight structures and biomaterials with nanometer-scale...

In Episode 7 of the Papers Illuminated - Člankarnica podcast, Dr. Jure Borišek from the Laboratory for Cheminformatics within the Theory Department at the National Institute of Chemistry dives into how computational simulations of molecules can deepen our understanding of the molecular mechanisms behind RNA cleavage. Beyond his expertise in computational chemistry, Dr. Borišek is also a chess gran...

In episode 6 of the Člankarnica podcast, Dr. Petra Utroša from the Department of Polymer Chemistry and Technology at the National Institute of Chemistry explains how photoacids and photobases control pH in reactions. She discusses their study, which reveals that the chemical reactivity of these compounds doesn’t always align with their light absorption, an insight with significant implications for...

V 5. epizodi podkasta Člankarnica nam dr. Gregor Žerjav in Matevž Roškarič, iz Odseka za anorgansko kemijo in kemijsko tehnologijo na Kemijskem inštitutu, razkrivata kako so s pomočjo Simplex metode znatno povečali specifično površino grafitnega ogljikovega nitrida (g-C3N4), kar je izboljšalo njegove fotokatalitične lastnosti in učinkovitost pri razgradnji organskih onesnaževal. Ta študija dokazuj...

#4: Premagovanje izzivov v gorivnih celicah za zeleno mobilnost: Stabilen elektrokatalizator - Tina Đukić V 4. epizodi podkasta Člankarnica razkrivamo kako potekajo raziskave, ki vodijo do povečanja stabilnosti elektrokatalizatorjev za vodikove tehnologije. Ozadje raziskav nam je razložila Tina Đukić iz Laboratorija za elektrokatalizo (Odsek za kemijo materialov, D10). Članek je bil objavljen v re...

V 3. epizodi podkasta Člankarnica razkrivamo kako poteka razvoj senzorjev za vodikov peroksid in kako takšni senzorji lahko prispevajo na področjih vse od ohranjanja kulturne dediščine do varnosti pred eksplozivi. Ozadje raziskav nam je razložila dr. Jelena Isailović. Pri raziskavah za članek je sodelovalo 10 sodelavcev iz Odseka za analizno kemijo, Odseka za katalizo in reakcijo inženirstvo na Ke...

V 2. epizodi podkasta Člankarnica se razkrivamo korake kako priti do bolj trajnostnih kemikalij, kot je glukarna kislina. Ozadje raziskav nam je razložil dr. Janvit Teržan. Pri raziskavah za članek je sodelovalo 9 raziskovalcev iz Kemijskega inštituta, Inštituta Jožef Štefan ter Češke akademije znanosti. Članek je bil objavljen v reviji Applied Catalysis B: Environmental: https://www.sciencedirect...

V 1. epizodi podkasta Člankarnica se podajamo v svet proteinov. Dr. Ajasja Ljubetič, načrtovalec oziroma inženir proteinov, nam je predstavil kako so prišli do sedaj največjega ortagonalnega seta obvitih vijačnic. Raziskave je poleg dr. Ajasje Ljubetiča vodil tudi prof. dr. Roman Jerala iz Odseka za sintezno biologijo in imunologijo na Kemijskem inštitutu. Delo je bilo opravljeno v sodelovanju z l...