GlycanHub Podcast GlycanAge

Is the future of medicine sweetened by the study of glycans? As GlycanHub rounds off its season, we've brought back the insights of 11 eminent scientists spanning from neuroscience to nanotechnology. Each guest delves into their vision of how glycans could shape medical advancements in their respective fields. Join Rina, our host, for a grand finale that paints a holistic picture of the promising horizon glycobiology is steering us towards.Answers to the question: What role do you think glyca...

Could your steak dinner be tricking your immune system? In this episode we shed light on the connection between specific foods and colorectal cancer. Explore xeno-autoantigens, grasp the nuances of immunotherapy, and question the reliability of animal-derived heart valves. Vered Padler-Karavani is the principal investigator in the Department of Cell Research and Immunology at Tel Aviv University. Her research combines glycobiology, immunology, bio-nanotechnology, cancer research and xenotrans...

Does menopause hold implications beyond reproductive health? This episode reveals that the shift in hormonal balance affects inflammatory patterns, mediated by complex carbohydrates called glycans. We unravel the overlooked role of perimenopause in chronic disease onset and debunk common myths. Exploring hormone replacement therapy, we discuss its wider health impact, beyond mere symptom management. Louise Newson, a distinguished GP and Menopause Specialist, is the founder of the Balance App,...

In an era defined by COVID-19, understanding the intricacies of our immune response and the profound role our lifestyle choices play in shaping our resilience or vulnerability to future pandemics is of great importance. In this episode, we unravel the influence of glycans, complex carbohydrates instrumental in immune response regulation, on our understanding of COVID-19 susceptibility and severity. We explore the role of lifestyle in disease prevention, particularly focusing on diet and obesi...

The longer lifespans we enjoy come shadowed by age-related diseases, notably Alzheimer's. This episode shines a light on the often-overlooked glycans, complex carbohydrates that play a pivotal role in healthy brain function. Our understanding of Alzheimer's causation has evolved, moving beyond just 'trash accumulation' to include problems with 'trash clearance.' Discover the potential of glycans in healing spinal cord injuries, the hurdles in identifying early biomarkers and delivering drugs ...

Are you ready to journey through the intricate layers of Omics, a rapidly developing field that's reshaping our understanding of biological systems? From genomics to proteomics and metabolomics, the multi-omics approach intertwines these layers, offering a rich, multidimensional view of human biology. Today's conversation unravels the fascinating complexity within our bodies, spotlighting the current advancements in multi-omics research and its transformative potential in disease diagnosis an...