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124. Is your lifespan written into your genes?
124. Is your lifespan written into your genes?
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A collection of stories and insights on matters of discovery that advance life sciences. Brought to you by the curious people at Cytiva.
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- 124. Is your lifespan written into your genes? · 28 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 8In this episode of Discovery Matters, new research using the Swedish Twin Registry reveals that genetics may account for up to 50% of intrinsic lifespan, far more than previously…
- 122. Is life science adopting AI? · 22 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 7AI is moving fast — but is life science actually adopting it?In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore how artificial intelligence is being used across pharma and life…
- 121. AI-designed viruses · 26 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 6On this episode of Discovery Matters, Conor speaks with Samuel King, a Stanford PhD researcher working at the intersection of AI and biology. Samuel explains how biological…
- 120. Viral vectors: Getting therapies to the right address · 22 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 5What if curing disease came down to better directions?This week on Discovery Matters, we’re talking viral vectors, AI, and why delivery is the unsung hero of gene therapy. Dr…
- 119. The truth about testosterone · 19 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 4In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore the science, stigma, and innovation behind one of medicine’s most misunderstood hormones. We are joined by Shalin Shah, CEO of…
- 118. Oligos: new synthesis technologies · 33 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 3Oligonucleotides are moving beyond rare diseases—but scaling them is anything but simple. As therapies target larger patient populations, new synthesis technologies must stand up…
- 117. The future of global vaccine security · 26 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 2Global health has hit a low tide, but the story doesn’t end there. In this episode, we revisit Dr. Jerome Kim of the International Vaccine Institute to explore funding cuts…
- 116. The beauty of innovation · 28 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 2What does real innovation in life sciences actually look like?In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore innovation from both a scientific and deeply human perspective…
- 114. From synthetic guides to smart delivery · 29 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 1In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore both sides of the gene‑editing coin: the tools that cut DNA and the technologies that safely deliver them where they need to…
- 114. Structural biology and crystallography · 28 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 2In this episode, we talk with Prof. Tej Pal Singh, a leading figure in structural biology whose work has revealed the shapes and functions of hundreds of important proteins. He…
- 113. Eliminating sleeping sickness · 25 mnt · Musim 8 Episode 1Kenya has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis —sleeping sickness — as a public health problem. Dr. Gerardo Priotto from the World Health Organization joins us to explain how…
- 112. Best of 2025 · 25 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 12From the mysteries of space to the secrets of the microbiome, from the science of pain to extraordinary stories of resilience and discovery — 2025 was a year to remember. Join…
- 111. Brain tumors · 36 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 11Brain tumours are among the most complex and challenging conditions in modern medicine. In this episode, we explore what brain tumours are, how they develop, and most…
- 110. Dr Spendlove · 19 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 10Discover the story of Dr. Rex Spendlove, the humble scientist behind a breakthrough in cell culture media. From his early days tackling unreliable fetal bovine serum to founding…
- 109. The art of delivery: mRNA meets LNP · 24 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 9What happens when mRNA meets lipid nanoparticles? Sparks fly—and science wins. This dynamic duo is behind breakthroughs from game-changing vaccines to strategies for silencing…
- 108. Metastatic breast cancer · 39 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 8This episode is all about the purisuit to understand and treat metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Martine Piccart and Dr. Lisa Carey delve into the complexities of metastatic breast…
- 107. Engineering and preserving the microbiome · 43 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 7We’re fascinated by the microbiome — and for good reason. But how do we protect this invisible ecosystem that plays such a vital role in our health?From engineering live…
- 106. Zoonotic diseases · 23 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 6In this episode, we explore zoonotic diseases and their growing impact on global health. Professor Clare Bryant, sheds light on strategies to vaccinate animals to prevent…
- 105. What is pain? · 32 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 3Pain. It comes in many forms: physical and emotional. But do we really understand it?This episode will attempt to answer fundamental questions about what pain is, how it is…
- 104. Vaccines as you’ve not met them before · 37 mnt · Musim 7 Episode 4Today, we're diving into a topic that's not just reshaping the world of vaccines—it's flipping it on its head. We're exploring the cutting-edge realm of inverse vaccines with…
