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 • 63 episodes
BioPOD
Latest Episodes
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
Entrepreneurship Series: ConceptionX, UK’s leading PhD deep-tech venture programme
In this episode of Biopod's entrepreneurship series, Keshav and Nitara sit down with Dr. Riam Kanso to discuss the journey behind ConceptionX, a deep-tech venture programme to help PhD students fund their entrepreneurial pursuits. Please respon...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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