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Episodes
Break it down - how loss of self-tolerance causes autoimmunity
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing is straight forward when it comes to autoimmunity and how it develops. It requires a combination of genetic and environmental factors to rear ...
Microplastics, Macro-problem
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You've no doubt heard the headlines about microplastics and how much of these we are all consuming. But what does the science behind this say? And...
Melanoma Uncovered: What Your Cells Are Trying to Tell You
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered what makes melanoma the most dangerous form of skin cancer? It’s a diagnosis no one wants to hear, but there is growing hope. Advances...
Can COVID increase your chance of Alzheimer's disease?
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Can COVID increase your chance of Alzheimer's disease? Both COVID-19 & Alzheimer's disease have some overlapping effects on the brain, so ...
One Shot Isn't Enough - Chasing the chameleon virus
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why the flu shot gets updated each year? And how do scientists work out how to chance the vaccine well ahead of time?Join Emma,...
Fertility Eggsplained - Investigating Female Age-Related Infertility
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that Female fertility declines with age - but why is this the case? And what can be done to give couples a better chance of conceiving? Jo...
What Doesn't Kill Them Makes Them Stronger! - The Emergence of Antibiotic Resistance
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine living in a world where a cut could be deadly.If we want to avoid this possibility in the future, we need antibiotics that actually work!Jonat...
Can Your Coke Zero Cause Cancer? Unravelling The Current Conspiracies
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do the artificial sweeteners most of us consume everyday cause cancer? You're about to find out!Bethany, Steph and Alastair take us through the ev...
The Cancer Revolution: Fighting Smarter AND Harder
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan, Isabelle and Long delve into the ever-changing world of cancer treatments. They discuss both targeted and non-targeted treatment strategies and ...
Exploring Approaches for Addressing Age-Related Female Infertility
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join, Joel, Linka & Govind as they explore the causes of age-related female infertility, and where in this process interventions can occur. After ...
No MS-ing Around: How monoclonal antibodies are revolutionising multiple sclerosis treatment
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From incurable to manageable – science is rewriting the story of MS. Join Natalie, Prio, and Ethan as they explore how monoclonal antibodies are rev...
Sickle No More - Is Sickle Cell Disease Now Curable?
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Callum, Yasindhu & Aria, explore the ever-expanding world of gene therapy and gene editing. They investigate the gene therapy interventions for si...
Born Under Pressure: Prenatal Stress and the Child's Mind
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandra, Andrew & Zeyneb do a deep dive on the impacts of pre-natal stress on the developing fetus and after birth. They particularly focus on t...
The Endo-crimes of Lupus: Unravelling the Gender Disparity
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selina, Helya & Thiri take a look into the complex world of autoimmunity by taking a look at Lupus. They shed light on why 9 out of 10 people with...
Fast and Curious: Can intermittent fasting improve the efficacy of chemotherapy?
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Angela, Abbie & Jasmine tackle the question, can intermittent fasting improve chemotherapy for patients? It's a wild idea but the science sugg...
Keep up with: Antibiotic Resistance
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dima, Jacob & Jayen take a deep dive into the world of antibiotic resistance. Why is it such a big problem and why does the outlook look bleak at ...
Seasonal Shield for Influenza: The Science Behind the Flu Shot
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thomas, Cherry & Greta take a deep dive into all things influenza virus. They explore how the flu virus enters our cells, why the flu vaccine need...
Science Unmasked: Hedgehog Pathway Inhibitors Make Heroic Cancer Treatments
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Drug resistance is a big problem in cancer treatment. Just when you think cancer has been defeated it can come back with a vengeance. Adrian, Diya &am...
Epigenetic Modifiers - can they help put the brakes on cancer?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben, Hailey & Ryan explore key breakthroughs which are helping us understand how epigenetic modifiers can be used to control the growth of cancer ...