BioPOD
Explore the edges of known biology and meet the people - a podcast direct from the PhD students at the heart of university research. BioPOD is the official podcast from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
Podcasting since 2019 • 64 episodes
BioPOD
Latest Episodes
Signs of life: detecting biosignals from fossil
In today’s episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Corentin Loron about how to interpret signatures of life, and what they might tell us about the first life forms. Please respond to our survey so we can find out more about you and what you want to list...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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22:07
Cell clocks: the circadian rhythm of the cells
From jet lag to gene expression, your body runs on a schedule — but how? In this episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Priya Crosby about how individual cells keep time, what happens when those clocks fall out of sync, and why understanding circadian ...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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31:40
Fossil detective: piecing together the neurobiology of fossil mammals
In today’s episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Ornella Bertrand about the evolution of the mammalian brain and inner ear, and how fossil evidence helps piece together this deep evolutionary history. Please respond to our survey so we can find out mo...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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33:12
Science and Policy with Prof. Andrew Millar
Ever wondered about the intersection of policy and science? Tune in as Markella chats with Professor Andrew Millar about his career and work as the Chief Scientific Advisor on the environment, natural resources, and agriculture for the Scottish...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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38:39
Becoming your own scientist
Ever wondered what it’s really like to become an independent researcher—calling the shots on what to study and navigating the highs and lows of doing science on your own terms? In this episode, Matthew Swaffer chats with Liz about starting his ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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51:06
