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

  1. Dr. Zackary Graham: Crayfish, Crawfish & Crawdads

    12/17/2025

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

    12/10/2025

    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
  3. Dr. Jonelle Basso: Rooting for Microbiomes

    12/03/2025

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

    11/19/2025

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

    10/22/2025

    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
  6. Dr. Catalina Cuellar-Gempeler: Leaves Like Islands

    03/07/2024

    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
  7. Dr. Shannon Bennett: From the Field to the Museum

    12/14/2023

    Dr. Shannon Bennett: From the Field to the Museum

    The California academy of sciences is one of California’s oldest operating museums and research institutions. It is an invaluable repository of knowledge about the natural sciences, is home to 47 million specimens, and has hundreds of thousands of visitors per year. This week, on Radiobio, we had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Shannon Bennett, the chief and dean of sciences at the Academy. She gave us all the behind the scenes scoop about the academy of sciences, as well as her own fascinating path into science. This is Radiobio!

    26 min
  8. Dr. Folashade Agusto: The Math Behind Outbreaks

    11/09/2023

    Dr. Folashade Agusto: The Math Behind Outbreaks

    We’ve all heard of COVID-19, saw its impact on society, and probably even faced the respiratory illness itself. But is there… math behind this disease? And if so, can we use math to help fight COVID and other infectious diseases? It turns out that our collective behavior during outbreaks can mathematically fuel models of public health. Join us as we explore the fascinating world of mathematical biology. This is RadioBio.

    18 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    90
  • Rating
    Clean
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