Dr. Julia Bailey-Serres is investigating how plants survive water extremes with the goal of improving the ability of crops to survive a temporary flood. She shared more about her career, life, and research in this podcast episode: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-julia-bai... #scicomm #science

878: Dr. Julia Bailey-Serres: Researching Flood Resistance in Rice and Other Plants - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Thanks to our long-time partner, @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for supporting this week's episode w/ Dr. Alan Cohen. For more than 20 yrs, Innovative Research has delivered biological products to scientists, allowing labs to focus on doing impactful science. Visit innov-research.com to learn more.

What is aging? And how do all the pieces of our biology work together in complex dynamic systems to keep us healthy? Dr. Alan Cohen is investigating these questions. He discussed his research, career path, biggest challenges, advice & more here: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-alan-cohen/ #scicomm

I enjoyed my recent chat with @harrislab.bsky.social! We talked about how he got to where he is today, the important people who have shaped his journey, advice, his research on why high-dose antioxidant supplements may sometimes promote #cancer rather than prevent it, and more. #science #scicomm

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From childhood rock hunting trips to research on the roles of antioxidants, @harrislab.bsky.social shares stories from his life & science on our podcast! He describes how he became a scientist, people who have shaped his journey, advice & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-isaac-har... #scicomm

From childhood rock hunting trips to research on the roles of antioxidants, @harrislab.bsky.social shares stories from his life & science on our podcast! He describes how he became a scientist, people who have shaped his journey, advice & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-isaac-har... #scicomm

How do bacteria living inside our gut affect our health? Dr. Mariana Byndloss studies how things like diet, antibiotics, & infection may change how our body behaves. This, in turn, can change how bacteria in our gut behave & lead to disease. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-mariana-b... #scicomm 👩‍🔬

875: Dr. Mariana Byndloss: Investigating How Disruptions in the Gut Microbiome Impact Intestinal Epithelial Cells and Lead to Disease - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Is there life on other planets? Dr. Amy Williams discusses her interests, career path, work w/ NASA Mars rovers, & an exciting project examining if organic carbon in Martian rocks is from living organisms, geological processes, or meteorites. 👩‍🔬 #scicomm www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-amy-willi...

874: Dr. Amy Williams: Searching for Signs of Life on Mars and Beyond - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Dr. Simon Sponberg studies how the brain works with muscles to make bodies move. He uses animal models to study how the body and the muscles inform the brain in terms of the information we take in & how we react to the environment. Learn more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-simon-spo... #scicomm

873: Dr. Simon Sponberg: Finding Out How the Brain Controls Movement in Moths During Flight - People Behind the Science Podcast

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So glad to see this about SICBer @marthamunoz.bsky.social 🙌

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Why do some features & branches of organisms evolve really fast, while others are nearly inert for millions of years? Dr. Martha Muñoz is working to better understand how & why evolution proceeds unevenly across the tree of life. Learn more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-martha-mu... #scicomm 👩‍🔬

Why do some features & branches of organisms evolve really fast, while others are nearly inert for millions of years? Dr. Martha Muñoz is working to better understand how & why evolution proceeds unevenly across the tree of life. Learn more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-martha-mu... #scicomm 👩‍🔬

From studying crocodiles in Belize to conserving turtles in Myanmar, Dr. Steve Platt's work has taken him around the world to help save species from extinction. Steve shares stories from the field, his path to wildlife biology, hobbies, advice, & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-steven-pl...

There are over 1,400 species of bats that fulfill a variety of ecological roles. Dr. Sharlene Santana explores questions about why some groups of organisms, like bats, are more diverse in terms of their number of species, appearance, or behavior. 👩‍🔬 Learn more: tinyurl.com/msanjfmk #scicomm #science

870: Dr. Sharlene Santana: Determining the Drivers of Diversity in Bats and Other Mammals - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Companies like @innovativeresearch.bsky.social are key for advancing #science & #innovation. Our podcast episode w/ Dr Ash Shetty was made possible w/ support from Innovative Research, & we appreciate their belief in our mission to humanize science by sharing scientists' voices, stories, & journeys.

With rapidly rising cases of Alzheimer's disease & dementia, new treatments are critically needed. Dr. Ash Shetty is developing new therapies w/ stem cell-derived vesicles to slow brain aging. Learn about his work, career, challenges, advice, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ashok-she...

Dr. Ayse Turak is developing plastic-based electronic materials, such as solar cells & light-emitting diodes. Her goal is to create affordable, sustainable, & ubiquitous materials to provide power & light for people around the world. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ayse-tura... #scicomm #science 👩‍🔬

868: Dr. Ayse Turak: Engineering Affordable Organic Electronics to Power and Light the World - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Wildfires can have devastating effects, but microbes and fungi play key roles in helping ecosystems recover. Dr. @sydneyglassman.bsky.social discusses some of her latest research, stories from her scientific journey, advice, & more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-sydney-gl... #science #scicomm 👩‍🔬

Dr. Ted Bergin is an astrochemist who studies how & why stars, planets, & living things came to be. He examines the formation of stars & planets to better understand the origins of Earth & life on Earth. Learn more in his podcast interview: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ted-bergi... #scicomm

Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki studies ecology, evolutionary biology, behavior, and conservation in frogs. She aims to understand how frogs use different body forms, colors, and other features to survive partially on land and partially in water. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-cori-rich... 👩‍🔬 #scicomm

865: Dr. Cori Richards-Zawacki: Investigating How Frogs are Impacted by Climate Change, Fungal Disease, and Selection Pressures - People Behind the Science Podcast

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In case anyone is interested in me or my science, give this a listen. Some highlights include: * My love of karaoke * Talking about the work we are doing in the lab - e.g. trying to build better animal models of compulsivity and, most recently, relapse-resistant behavioural protocols 1/3

People Behind the Science@pbtscience.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Can we build better models to study compulsivity? @bradfield-neuro.bsky.social shares her exciting work on how inflammation in brain areas affects compulsive behaviors, as well as her career path, current challenges, favorite hobbies, advice & more! 👩‍🔬 🧪 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-laura-bra...

Can we build better models to study compulsivity? @bradfield-neuro.bsky.social shares her exciting work on how inflammation in brain areas affects compulsive behaviors, as well as her career path, current challenges, favorite hobbies, advice & more! 👩‍🔬 🧪 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-laura-bra...

Dr. Tim Long studies how novel macromolecular structures can tailor the properties & processing of polymers. His work has applications in many industries, including new chemotherapy treatments & electro-active devices for prosthetics. #scicomm #science www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tim-long-2/

863: Dr. Tim Long: Developing Novel Materials with Wide Applications from Medicine to Manufacturing - People Behind the Science Podcast

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How does the brain protect itself if it gets infected? @tajieharris.bsky.social shares insights from her work on the parasite Toxoplasma gondii & gives a candid account of her career path, exciting successes, challenges, travel to Tuscany, & more. 👩‍🔬 🧠📈 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tajie-har...

Dr. Eric Pop's research spans electronics, electrical engineering, physics, nanomaterials, and energy. He applies materials with nanoscale properties to engineer better electronics like transistors, circuits, & data storage mechanisms. #scicomm #science www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-eric-pop-2

Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos is an engineer who is designing wearable mechatronic technologies that are comfortable for users & can restore mobility & quality of life for people with upper body movement problems. Learn more about her life & work here: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ana-luisa... #scicomm

Curiosity is critical for success in #science, but you also need determination & passion. Dr Lawrence Uricchio shared stories from his career path, his modeling research on how evolutionary & ecological processes work in snails, advice, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-lawrence-... #scicomm

859: Dr. Lawrence Uricchio: Modeling How Ecological and Evolutionary Processes Drive Adaptation in a Changing World - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Dr. Doug Fields studies how the brain develops and the mechanisms involved in changes to the brain’s structure and function (plasticity). He wants to know how experience regulates brain development & plasticity, and the mechanisms of learning. #scicomm www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-douglas-f...

858: Dr. Douglas Fields: Studying New Cellular Mechanisms of Memory Involving Myelin - People Behind the Science Podcast

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Dr. Talithia Williams is a mathematician creating models of the rates at which groups of people develop cataracts over time. Cataract surgery isn't accessible for everyone around the world, & identifying areas w/ the greatest need for treatment is key. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-talithia-...

I enjoyed this conversation with a fantastic engineer and entrepreneur! Worth a listen for researchers weighing their options in academia, industry, and startups. Tyler has done it all, and he shares some helpful insights and advice! #scicomm #robotics #engineering #academia #sciencecareers

People Behind the Science@pbtscience.bsky.social · 5mo ago

For people w/ mobility issues, walking can be a major challenge. With a background in #engineering & #robotics, Dr. Tyler Susko designed adaptive shoes that may make it easier for people to take their next step. Learn more about Dr. Susko & his career: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tyler-sus...

For people w/ mobility issues, walking can be a major challenge. With a background in #engineering & #robotics, Dr. Tyler Susko designed adaptive shoes that may make it easier for people to take their next step. Learn more about Dr. Susko & his career: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tyler-sus...

Dr. David Sedlak is dedicated to creating technologies that will allow future generations to have access to adequate amounts of clean, safe water. Learn more about his life, his career, and his research in this podcast episode! #scicomm www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-david-sed...

855: Dr. David Sedlak: Working to Purify and Preserve Our World's Water Supply - People Behind the Science Podcast

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