RadioBio

RadioBio

RadioBio is a podcast where UC Merced biology graduate students talk with scientists about biological systems, from molecules to ecosystems.

  1. Dr. Iswar Hariharan: Fruit Flies, Regeneration, and the Future of Medicine

    20 May

    Dr. Iswar Hariharan: Fruit Flies, Regeneration, and the Future of Medicine

    Today we talk to Dr. Iswar Hariharan about his research studying the genetic regulation of growth and regeneration using fruit flies. Learn about how the same genes that control organ size during development are often the ones mutated in human cancers, and what this means for the future of regenerative medicine. This podcast was recorded in Spring 2023.

    32 min
  2. Dr. Jeffrey Fredberg: Cell Jamming and the Mechanics of Disease

    13 May

    Dr. Jeffrey Fredberg: Cell Jamming and the Mechanics of Disease

    Today we talk to Dr. Jeffrey Fredberg about his research studying the physical mechanics of how cells move together in the lungs. Learn about how the surprising physics of jamming, the same phenomenon behind traffic jams, helps explain diseases like asthma and pulmonary fibrosis. This podcast was recorded in Fall 2021.

    21 min
  3. Dr. Zackary Graham: Crayfish, Crawfish & Crawdads

    17/12/2025

    Dr. Zackary Graham: Crayfish, Crawfish & Crawdads

    Listen in as we talk to Dr. Zackary Graham about his upcoming book, Crayfish, Crawfish & Crawdads: The Biology and Conservation of North America’s Favorite Crustaceans, out January 6th. We dive into how this diverse group of arthropods makes a living and learn about some interesting life history traits such as burrowing and communication.

    53 min
  4. Dr. Anya Brown: Coral, Seaweed, and Bacteria, Oh My!

    10/12/2025

    Dr. Anya Brown: Coral, Seaweed, and Bacteria, Oh My!

    Today we talk to Dr. Anya Brown about her research studying the impacts of microbial communities on seaweeds and corals. Learn about how rich diverse ecosystems can survive and thrive in nutrient poor waters. This podcast was recorded in Spring 2024.

    36 min
  5. Dr. Jonelle Basso: Rooting for Microbiomes

    03/12/2025

    Dr. Jonelle Basso: Rooting for Microbiomes

    For this episode, we sat down with Dr. Jonelle Basso, a research scientist at the Joint Genome Institute. She discussed how bacteria and viruses team up with their hosts to provide mutual benefits, and how her team uses genomic approaches to decode these underground partnerships. From computational analysis to experimental work, discover how scientists are unraveling the complex relationships between plants and their microbial allies. This episode was recorded in Spring of 2024. Some information discussed may have changed since the recording date.

    37 min
  6. Dr. Emma Wilson: Brain Parasites, Cats, and Their Relationships With Humans

    19/11/2025

    Dr. Emma Wilson: Brain Parasites, Cats, and Their Relationships With Humans

    Today on RadioBio, we talk with Dr. Emma Wilson about Toxoplasma, a microscopic parasite that makes mice love the smell of cat pee, can live in your brain forever, and might just make you more likely to take risks. This podcast was recorded in Fall 2022.

    30 min
  7. Dr. Spencer Nyholm: Squids that Light Up the Night and How They Protect Their Eggs

    22/10/2025

    Dr. Spencer Nyholm: Squids that Light Up the Night and How They Protect Their Eggs

    We chat with Dr. Spencer Nyholm about the symbiotic relationship between the Hawaiian Bobtail Squid and the bioluminescent bacteria Vibrio fischeri (now called Aliivibrio fischeri), and how they use bacteria to protect their eggs. If you liked our interview with Dr. Nishiguchi, you'll also love this episode! This episode was recorded in Fall 2022.

    42 min
  8. Dr. Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler: Leaves Like Islands

    07/03/2024

    Dr. Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler: Leaves Like Islands

    We interviewed Dr. Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler, a professor of microbial ecology at Cal Poly Humboldt about her work on microbial community ecology on pitcher plants

    30 min
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RadioBio is a podcast where UC Merced biology graduate students talk with scientists about biological systems, from molecules to ecosystems.

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  • Creator
    RadioBio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
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