The Science Basement Podcast

The Science Basement
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The Science Basement Podcast

We are a team of scientists based in Helsinki and we want to show you how cool science is! Follow us having semi-serious conversations with our sci-guests. New episode every month.

  1. 4.12 Engineering hope: Cancer treatment & synthetic biology – w/ Nisa, Ardalan, Sujai & Rhiannon

    1 OCT

    4.12 Engineering hope: Cancer treatment & synthetic biology – w/ Nisa, Ardalan, Sujai & Rhiannon

    Cancer has long been one of the most formidable challenges in healthcare, with traditional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation often coming with severe side effects and limited effectiveness. But now, synthetic biology is offering new hope. By designing and engineering biological systems at the molecular level, researchers are pioneering therapies that target cancer cells with unprecedented precision. From programming immune cells to recognize and destroy tumors, to creating personalized treatments that adapt to individual patients' needs, synthetic biology is transforming how we understand and fight cancer. Join us as we explore the science behind these cutting-edge treatments, and hear from members of the Aalto-Helsinki iGem team, Nisa & Ardalan, working on these solutions. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode is sure to provide fascinating insights into the role of synthetic biology in the fight against cancer. Nisa Rashid is an MSc student at University of Helsinki in Genetic & Molecular Biosciences. Ardalan Rahimipour is an MSc student at Aalto University in Biotechnology. Your hosts for this episode are Sujai Banerji & Rhiannon Newman Editing by Kerttu Kalander Episode cover by Anubhuti Bhatnagar TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artínano Jingle by Havelocke: www.thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceBasement Instagram: @sciencebasement Twitter: @ScienceBasement Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org

    45 min
  2. 4.11 Tackling scientific misinformation using iHealthFacts – w/ Paula, Rhiannon & Rose

    3 SEPT

    4.11 Tackling scientific misinformation using iHealthFacts – w/ Paula, Rhiannon & Rose

    Scientific misinformation is all around us. How can we tell fact from fiction when it comes to our health? Where can we find clear and credible sources of information to help us answer our questions? Join us in this week’s episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose learn all about iHealthFacts, a platform developed to do just that. Alongside iHealthFacts lead researcher Paula Byrne, we learn what goes on behind the scenes of iHealthFacts and how a question submitted by the general public to iHealthFacts gets answered. Dr. Paula Byrne is a senior postdoctoral researcher with Evidence Synthesis Ireland and HRB-Trials Methodology Research Network at the University of Galway, Ireland. She is the lead researcher on iHealthFacts; a health fact-checking website. Your hosts for this episode are Rhiannon Newman & Roselydiah Makunja. Editing by Iina Sivonen. Episode cover by Sujai Banerji. TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artínano. Jingle by Havelocke: www.thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceBasement Instagram: @sciencebasement Twitter: @ScienceBasement Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org To find out more about iHealthFacts or to submit your scientific queries visit https://ihealthfacts.ie/. Check out their social media at: @pbyrne82 and @iHealthFacts1.

    54 min
  3. 4.10 Fresh for Longer: How Packaging Extends Agri-Produce Shelf Life – w/ Kateřina, Rhiannon & Rose

    5 AUG

    4.10 Fresh for Longer: How Packaging Extends Agri-Produce Shelf Life – w/ Kateřina, Rhiannon & Rose

    Ever thought how your fruits and vegetables are transported from field to supermarket shelf? And how does packaging play its role in keeping produce fresh? Join us in this week’s episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose chat to Kateřina to learn all about her research into active packaging and its role in extending the shelf life of the fruit and vegetables we consume. Kateřina Zítková is a Ph.D. student at the University of Helsinki. Your hosts for this episode are Rhiannon Newman & Roselydiah Makunja. Editing by Kerttu Kalander. Episode cover by Sujai Banerji. TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artínano. Jingle by Havelocke: www.thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceBasement Instagram: @sciencebasement Twitter: @ScienceBasement Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org

    37 min
  4. 4.9 Tiny Tech, Big Impact: The World of Biosensors – w/ Martin, Katja & Rhiannon

    3 JUN

    4.9 Tiny Tech, Big Impact: The World of Biosensors – w/ Martin, Katja & Rhiannon

    Have you ever wondered how a COVID-19 or flu test works? Or how these types of biosensors are made? Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of biosensors and uncover why these tiny devices are revolutionizing healthcare and technology. In this episode, we explore the critical role of biosensors in monitoring health, the profound impact of the pandemic on their development and use, and the intricate challenges in making them both specific and sensitive. We'll also discuss the highly competitive landscape where only a few innovative ideas survive to become successful commercial products. Tune in to understand the science, the struggles, and the future potential of biosensors. Your hosts this week are Rhiannon Newman & Katja Kaurinkoski Editing by Kerttu Kalander Episode cover by Sujai Banerji TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artínano Jingle by Havelocke: www.thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceBasement Instagram: @sciencebasement Twitter: @ScienceBasement Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org

    40 min
  5. 4.8 The first five days of embryo development: the key to IVF success – w/ Nina, Rhiannon & Rose

    6 MAY

    4.8 The first five days of embryo development: the key to IVF success – w/ Nina, Rhiannon & Rose

    Ever wondered what happens within the first five days after conception? What genes are responsible for triggering the first few cell divisions of embryo development? And how can understanding this process lead to improved IVF success rates? Join this week's episode of The Science Basement podcast as Rhiannon and Rose chat to Nina Boskovic about her research into understanding the genetic mechanisms after fertilisation and the specialised techniques she uses to uncover this! Nina Boskovic has an MSc in clinical Embryology from the University of Oxford and is currently working towards her PhD at Karolinska Institutet (Sweden) and University of Helsinki. Alongside her PhD, Nina has launched an IVF consultancy company, Nina Fertility, which aims to help people going through IVF treatment. Nina Fertility's Instagram handle: https://www.instagram.com/nina.fertility?igsh=ZnR0Ym4wbWhhNXB0&utm_source=qr Nina’s recent publications: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xpro.2023.102357 https://doi.org/10.1007%2Fs10815-024-03038-4 Editing by Steven Simmonds. Episode cover by Sujai Banerji. TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artínano. Jingle by Havelocke: www.thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceBasement Instagram: @sciencebasement Twitter: @ScienceBasement Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org

    1h 6m
  6. 4.7 Closing the loop: How your discarded clothes are getting a new life

    8 APR

    4.7 Closing the loop: How your discarded clothes are getting a new life

    Let's take a journey into the afterlife of your closet. What happens to the clothes that do not go to the charity shops or second hand retailers? Who manages that waste and who is impacted by it? Find out the answers in this episode of the science basement as the hosts Rhiannon and Sujai speak to Anubhuti. Together we look at the ongoing research activities trying to transition the textile sector from a take-make-waste approach to a more circular approach involving reduce-reuse-recycle thinking. Anubhuti Bhatnagar has a DSc in Energy Engineering from Tampere University and is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Aalto University working on social impact assessment of textile waste management. Follow Anubhuti on https://twitter.com/banubhuti Read about all the good work happening in the EU on textile sector at textile-platform.eu/eu-projects. Find like-minded people looking to extend clothing life through www.conferencemanager.dk/participatio…tion/program Your hosts this week are Sujai Banerji and Rhiannon Newman Edited by Kerttu Kalander Episode cover by Marie-Noëlle Pauludetto Description by Sujai Banerji TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artiñano. Jingle by Havelocke: thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org
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 Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org

    46 min
  7. 4.6 Growing mini-brains as models for Alzheimer's disease - w/ Alejandra, Giuliano & Pritakshi

    13 MAR

    4.6 Growing mini-brains as models for Alzheimer's disease - w/ Alejandra, Giuliano & Pritakshi

    Explore Alzheimer's disease with us on this episode of The Science Basement Podcast! Hosts Giuliano and Pritakshi chat with Alejandra Castilla B. Together, we dive into what causes Alzheimer's disease and all the latest research surrounding the models to study the disease. From animal models to 'mini-brains' grown in the lab from patients' blood cells, we break down the science for you. Join us for a fascinating discussion on neurodegenerative diseases and the exciting developments in the field. Alejandra Castilla B is a biomedical Engineer (Universidad de los Andes, Colombia) and Master in Neurophysiology (University of Regina, SK, Canada), lecturer and TEDx scientist in Alzheimer's disease, who is currently doing a Ph.D. in Medical Biophysics at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto. She loves to study biomaterials and tissue engineering and has experience in academia as a researcher and laboratory instructor in neurosciences and biosciences, and in regulatory affairs for medical device approval. She is the designer of biomedical devices and software and the founder of Linkiu App, an application that aims to be the technological strategy to connect medical personnel with medical supply providers. TEDx Talk Aljandra Castillo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYVT5fCupug&t=196s Fun Fact, Rats giggling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-84UJpYFRM&pp=ygUMdGlja2xpc2ggcmF0

    27 min
  8. 4.5 The Anatomy of Agony: Deciphering Pain Perception

    13 FEB

    4.5 The Anatomy of Agony: Deciphering Pain Perception

    Ever stubbed your toe and questioned reality? Buckle up, because this episode dives deep into the "ouch" that binds us all! Join us as we unravel the mysteries of pain perception. Our guest, Helena Hartmann shares her insights into the intricate anatomy of agony, drawing from her extensive research employing neuroimaging, neuromodulation, and behavioral experiments. Beyond her scientific endeavors, Helena opens up about her journey with science communication. So, tune in for a thought-provoking conversation that'll leave you appreciating (or maybe questioning?) the next time you bump your funny bone. Helena is currently employed as a postdoctoral researcher at the Bingellab (Clinical Neurosciences) at the University Hospital Essen. Her research interests revolve around understanding the factors influencing how individuals perceive pain, both in themselves and in others. Her scientific approach strongly aligns with open scholarship principles. In addition to her research endeavors, she actively participates in and teaches science communication. Helena’s Twitter: @helenahhartmann More about Helena’s Science and Fiction project: https://scienceandfiction.net/ Your hosts this week are Pritakshi Das and Katja Kaurinkoski. Edited by Steven Simmonds. Episode cover by Katja Kaurinkoski Description by Pritakshi Das TSB podcast logo by Tomás Garnier Artiñano. Jingle by Havelocke: thisishavelocke.bandcamp.com Follow The Science Basement: Homepage: www.thesciencebasement.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/ScienceBasement Instagram: @sciencebasement Twitter: @ScienceBasement Email: podcast@thesciencebasement.org

    43 min
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We are a team of scientists based in Helsinki and we want to show you how cool science is! Follow us having semi-serious conversations with our sci-guests. New episode every month.

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    The Science Basement
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
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