
In this episode, we look at other means of generation of ATPs in the mitochondria. While glycolysis goes down, as discussed in the last episode, there is also another side to the energy generation in mitochondria - the beta oxidation pathway. The two plots converge onto the Kreb's cycle, telling the story of the second part of this trilogy.
Jun 11, 2024
7 min

Let's take a deep dive into one of the most popular organelle among anyone who knows anything about the cell. We'll see what it truly means to be a powerhouse.
Jun 4, 2024
6 min

This week, NC sits down with his mentor and guide Dr Andrew Lindsay, as we explore the endosomal recycling pathway, the enhanced role it plays in cancer, and possible therapeutic strategies to target this pathway.
Dr Andrew Lindsay is the Director of the Genetics Program at University College Cork. He is a graduate of Trinity College Dublin, and completed is a recipient of the prestigious Marie Curie Fellowship from Institut Curie.
Dr Lindsay is currently focused on intracellular membrane trafficking, with a specific focus on the endosomal recycling pathway. His work is currently centered around the malfunctioning of this pathway in various types of cancer.
May 28, 2024
44 min

In the second installment of the senescence saga, we look into stress-induced senescence, and the role it plays in protecting cancer cells from treatment with therapy.
May 21, 2024
9 min

In the first installment of this series exploring senescence, we are going to take a deep-dive into the biochemistry of ageing, exploring maladies associated with it, and evolutionary basis for some of its features.
May 14, 2024
7 min

Let's explore the dark repercussions of the works of some of history's most famous scientists.
Oct 13, 2022
10 min

Join us as we explore Nuclear Division in a number of different organisms and discuss some interesting questions along the way.
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Ananya is a student researcher at IISER, who worked in EMBL at Dey Labs and is a DAAD fellow.
Oct 2, 2022
7 min

The DarkPod is a subset of The BioPod to discuss some of the darker elements of science. In this episode, we will delve into Fermi's paradox and the possibility of Alien life.
Sep 19, 2022
6 min

We're glad to announce our first external speaker, Naimish. Join us, as we dive deep into this niche in the future of science: Neuroscience and Artificial intelligence
Sep 9, 2022
7 min

NC breaks down one of the most prominent works of Dr Lynn Petra Alexander/Dr Lynn Margulis - Symbiogenesis. This will be the first of this new series, wherein a different researcher would take turns on a weekly basis to discuss topics of their interest.
Aug 28, 2022
9 min
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