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Welcome to the ScienceMind podcast, brought to you by King's College London's multi-award-winning STEM Magazine.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    The "Zombie Cell" Theory: Is Ageing Actually a Disease?

    Why do our bodies actually break down? And why is age the biggest risk factor for cancer? It’s not just "wear and tear", it’s also a biological program, and we might be able to hack it. In this first episode of Semester B, Apeksha, Laziza, and Aditi dive deep into the Biology of Ageing. We break down the famous "Hallmarks of Aging" paper, explain why "Zombie Cells" (Senescence) turn your body into fertile soil for cancer, and debate the controversial question: Should aging be classified as a treatable disease? We discuss: The Paradox: Why the mechanisms that save us when young (stopping cancer) kill us when old. The "Unguarded X": The biological reason women live longer than men but often age with more health issues. Innovation: How 2026 tech like Histotripsy is liquefying pancreatic tumors without incisions. Lifestyle: How sleep and diet physically change your telomeres (backed by the UK Biobank study). References: Hallmarks of Aging: 1. López-Otín C, Blasco MA, Partridge L, Serrano M, Kroemer G. Hallmarks of aging: An expanding universe. Cell. 2023 Jan 19;186(2):243–78. Factors:  2. Castruita PA, Piña‐Escudero SD, Rentería ME, Yokoyama JS. Genetic, Social, and Lifestyle Drivers of Healthy Aging and Longevity. Current Genetic Medicine Reports. 2022 Sep 26;10(3):25–34. 3. Lu WH . Effect of Modifiable Lifestyle Factors on Biological Aging. The Journal of Aging Research & Lifestyle. 2024; Innovation:  4. Cuzick J, Sestak I, Forbes JF, Dowsett M, Cawthorn S, Mansel RE, et al. Use of anastrozole for breast cancer prevention (IBIS-II): long-term results of a randomised controlled trial. The Lancet [Internet]. 2019 Dec;395(10218). Available from: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(19)32955-1/fulltext 5. Wedekind S. Cervical cancer treatment breakthrough cuts risk of death by 40% - Cancer Research UK - Cancer News [Internet]. Cancer Research UK - Cancer News. 2024. Available from: https://news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/10/14/cervical-cancer-treatment-chemotherapy-cuts-risk-of-death-by-40-percent-interlace/ 6. University of Cambridge. Addenbrooke’s begins innovative liver cancer treatment for first patients in Europe [Internet]. University of Cambridge. 2025. Available from: https://www.cam.ac.uk/news/addenbrookes-begins-innovative-liver-cancer-treatment-for-first-patients-in-europe 7. Masterson V, Shine I, North M. Here are 12 new advances in the battle to beat cancer [Internet]. World Economic Forum. 2025. Available from: https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/02/cancer-treatment-and-diagnosis-breakthroughs/ 8. England N. NHS England» NHS rolls out 5-minute “super-jab” for 15 cancers [Internet]. England.nhs.uk. 2025. Available from: https://www.england.nhs.uk/2025/04/nhs-rolls-out-5-minute-super-jab-for-15-cancers/ 9. Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). ASCO 2022: 100% Complete Response Rate in MMRd Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer Seen in Pivotal “Immunoablative” Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy Clinical Trial | Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center [Internet]. www.mskcc.org. 2022. Available from: https://www.mskcc.org/news-releases/asco-2022-100-complete-response-rate-mmrd-locally-advanced-rectal-cancer-seen-pivotal-immunoablative-neoadjuvant-immunotherapy-clinical-trial

    32 min

  2. 15 JAN

    Clinical Science: Insight into Paediatric Gastroenterology

    In this episode of ScienceMind, we are joined by Carly, a Paediatric GI Clinical Scientist. Tune in to hear about her journey from engineering background into clinical science, experience and challenges working in paediatric gastroenterology. We also discuss her involvement in research, teaching and the challenges of translating research findings into effective diagnostic methods to improve patient outcomes.

    32 min

  3. 03/12/2025

    The Unbreakable Code: Formal Verification and the Future of Programming

    In this episode, Apeksha and Laziza sit down with Luka to explore the ultimate challenge in computer science: building a software that does not fail. We explore how modern programming languages are moving beyond simple bug-testing into the realm of Formal Verification, using mathematical proof to guarantee correctness and security. Follow ScienceMind on Instagram and other social media platforms: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sciencemind⁠⁠ Check out our website:⁠⁠https://www.sciencemindmag.com/⁠⁠ Sign up to our newsletter for updates:⁠⁠https://sciencemind.ck.page/⁠⁠ For any questions, email us at ⁠⁠sciencemindmag@gmail.com⁠⁠ Music: Jazz Funk Groove Instrumental⁠⁠⁠⁠ ArtManzh

    55 min

  4. 19/11/2025

    Writer's Cut: Not Quite A Man in The Mirror - The Impact of Anthropomorphic Design on Human Robot Interaction

    In this episode, Laziza and Apeksha is joined by Corrine, the author of Not Quite A Man in The Mirror The Impact of Anthropomorphic Design on Human Robot Interaction. Hear more about her inspiration behind this article and the the influence of human perception on anthropomorphic robot design. Read more about Corrine's article: ⁠https://www.sciencemindmag.com/article-details?recordId=reciUcbCVclq713hI Follow ScienceMind on Instagram and other social media platforms: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sciencemind⁠ Check out our website:⁠https://www.sciencemindmag.com/⁠ Sign up to our newsletter for updates:⁠https://sciencemind.ck.page/⁠ For any questions, email us at ⁠sciencemindmag@gmail.com⁠ Music: Jazz Funk Groove Instrumental⁠⁠⁠ ArtManzh

    31 min

  5. 29/10/2025

    Writer's Cut: Fibroblasts - an evolution in skin regeneration

    Welcome back to another year of ScienceMind! We start off this year with a catch with Aditi and Apeksha, and a our new co-host article on the potential of fibroblasts in skin regeneration. Read more about Laziza's article: https://www.sciencemindmag.com/article-details?recordId=rec844oC7awIMjexm Follow ScienceMind on Instagram and other social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/sciencemind Check out our website:https://www.sciencemindmag.com/ Sign up to our newsletter for updates:https://sciencemind.ck.page/ For any questions, email us at sciencemindmag@gmail.com Music: Jazz Funk Groove Instrumental⁠⁠ ArtManzh

    23 min

  6. 07/03/2025

    Exploring the role of NIS in tracking breast cancer growth and metastasis

    Aditi and Apeksha are joined by Renuka, an MRes student in Biomedical and Molecular Science, who is researching how the sodium-iodide symporter (NIS) can be used to track the growth and spread of breast cancer. Learn more about the significance of NIS in cancer research, how it could improve imaging and treatment, and what this means for future advancements in oncology. Follow ScienceMind on Instagram and other social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/sciencemind Check out our website:https://www.sciencemindmag.com/ Sign up to our newsletter for updates:https://sciencemind.ck.page/ For any questions, email us at sciencemindmag@gmail.com Music: Jazz Funk Groove Instrumental⁠⁠ ArtManzh

    13 min

  7. 30/01/2025

    Forensic breakthrough: DNA with Dimi

    In this episode, Aditi and Apeksha are joined by Dimi, an MRes Forensic Science researcher at King's College London, who shares insights into her research, the transition from BSc to MRes, and the challenges of working with sensitive forensic data. We discuss various elements of forensic sciences and its impact on us now and in the future.

    19 min

  8. 11/12/2024

    Digital Interventions in Mental Health with Kaan

    In this episode, Aditi and Apeksha are joined by Kaan Alp Karamanli, a clinical psychologist and PhD researcher at King’s College London, to explore the science behind Cognitive Bias Modification for Interpretation (CBM-I) and his PhD project, CURED (Cognitive Bias Modification Utilized to Rectify Errors for Depression), a novel intervention aimed at helping individuals with depression reshape their thought patterns through positive reinterpretation. Join us as we unpack the intersection of psychology, technology, and innovation, and explore how small shifts in perspective can lead to meaningful changes in mental health. Follow ScienceMind on Instagram and other social media platforms: https://linktr.ee/sciencemind Check out our website:https://www.sciencemindmag.com/ Sign up to our newsletter for updates:https://sciencemind.ck.page/ For any questions, email us at sciencemindmag@gmail.com Music: Jazz Funk Groove Instrumental⁠⁠ ArtManzh

    27 min
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Welcome to the ScienceMind podcast, brought to you by King's College London's multi-award-winning STEM Magazine.

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  • Creator
    ScienceMind
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
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