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Trailer https://radio.cultivarium.org dish-trailer Sun, 12 Jul 2026 02:13:07 +0000 0:57 trailer false When scientists want to create a protein that can potentially treat disease, one approach is to begin with a different protein and evolve it in the lab, selecting over many generations for versions with a new, desired function. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786146068_0170_fresh_preprints ep_1786146068_0170_fresh_preprints Fri, 07 Aug 2026 23:41:08 +0000 3:49 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786131586_0169_today_ai ep_1786131586_0169_today_ai Fri, 07 Aug 2026 19:39:46 +0000 4:39 full false Tracing the roots of Turning Viruses Into Tools across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786117056_0168_the_arc ep_1786117056_0168_the_arc Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:37:36 +0000 9:16 full false Nature article: "The race to build the first quantum computer" Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Mailbag https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786102378_0167_mailbag ep_1786102378_0167_mailbag Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:32:58 +0000 3:13 full false The wild boar (Sus scrofa) is widely distributed across Eurasia and has also colonized the Japanese archipelago, where two subspecies are recognized: the Japanese wild boar (JWB, Sus scrofa leucomystax) and the Ryukyu wild boar (RWB, Sus scrofa riukiuanus). Before this study, whole-genome sequence data were available for only a single wild boar from Japan whose geographic origin was unknown. As a result, the genetic relationship between JWB and RWB, as well as their evolutionary relationships with continental wild boar populations, remained unclear. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786088013_0166_beyond_bench ep_1786088013_0166_beyond_bench Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:33:33 +0000 4:15 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786073629_0164_today_bio ep_1786073629_0164_today_bio Fri, 07 Aug 2026 03:33:49 +0000 6:24 full false Tracing the roots of Creatures Worth Meeting across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786059053_0162_the_arc ep_1786059053_0162_the_arc Thu, 06 Aug 2026 23:30:53 +0000 9:11 full false How and where did the first forms of life arise? These are the main questions driving research at the Institute of Molecular Evolution at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU). In a new publication in Science Advances, an international team led by Düsseldorf biologists uncovers pioneering insights into the network of chemical reactions that the very first cells used to make the building blocks of life and the energy sources they used to drive those reactions. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786044517_0161_fresh_preprints ep_1786044517_0161_fresh_preprints Thu, 06 Aug 2026 19:28:37 +0000 4:44 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786029988_0158_today_ai ep_1786029988_0158_today_ai Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:26:28 +0000 5:08 full false Tracing the roots of Turning Viruses Into Tools across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786015409_0157_the_arc ep_1786015409_0157_the_arc Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:23:29 +0000 9:27 full false Cells can switch off genes by tightly packaging DNA around proteins called histones. However, scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered that under certain conditions, this packaging acts more like molasses than a solid, allowing a specially designed chemical adapter to shuttle gene-activating proteins through the packaging to the silenced gene inside. In addition, the researchers showed that this process reactivates the gene frataxin, which is abnormally silenced in the neurodegenerative disease Friedreich's ataxia. The study, published today in Nature Cell Biology, c Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1786000844_0156_beyond_bench ep_1786000844_0156_beyond_bench Thu, 06 Aug 2026 07:20:44 +0000 4:40 full false Tracing the roots of The Physics of Being Alive across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785986297_0153_the_arc ep_1785986297_0153_the_arc Thu, 06 Aug 2026 03:18:17 +0000 9:39 full false Nature, Published online: 05 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10843-7Integration of genome-scale CRISPR screening data from traditional cell lines and next-generation cancer models expands the representation of tumour subtypes and genomic alterations in The Cancer Dependency Map. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. In the Press https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785971641_0152_in_the_press ep_1785971641_0152_in_the_press Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:14:01 +0000 5:04 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785957202_0151_today_bio ep_1785957202_0151_today_bio Wed, 05 Aug 2026 19:13:22 +0000 4:34 full false The Asian longhorned tick, Haemaphysalis longicornis, spreads serious pathogens, including severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS) virus, Rickettsia and Theileria, and its bite can cause a meat allergy in humans. Once confined to Japan, South Korea, North Korea, China and Russia, the ticks have expanded across Oceania, and in 2017, they were detected in the United States. Perhaps contributing to this spread is the ability of some female ticks to produce offspring without fertilization by a male: a feat known as parthenogenesis. Only parthenogenetic ticks—the vast majority of which a Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Weird Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785942692_0149_weird_bio ep_1785942692_0149_weird_bio Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:11:32 +0000 2:48 full false Tracing the roots of Life's Power Plants across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785928186_0148_the_arc ep_1785928186_0148_the_arc Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:09:46 +0000 9:32 full false La Trobe University scientists have uncovered the critical role fatty cell structures play in our body's early detection and defense against viruses. Published in Nature Communications, the discovery could open the door to a new type of antiviral strategy that harnesses the body's innate defense mechanisms rather than targeting individual viruses. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Angle https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785913453_0147_the_angle ep_1785913453_0147_the_angle Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:04:13 +0000 3:48 full false An international study led by researchers from the University of Tartu shows that approximately 470 million years ago, a significant ecological change took place in the world's oceans: For the first time, the interiors of empty mollusk shells began to be used as habitats. This marked the emergence of a new ecological niche and was a crucial step in the development of a marine ecosystem similar to today's. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785898928_0146_fresh_preprints ep_1785898928_0146_fresh_preprints Wed, 05 Aug 2026 03:02:08 +0000 3:25 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785884416_0145_today_ai ep_1785884416_0145_today_ai Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:00:16 +0000 4:51 full false Tracing the roots of Plasmids That Go Anywhere across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785869894_0144_the_arc ep_1785869894_0144_the_arc Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:58:14 +0000 9:41 full false Turning of (Ph)age: Expanding the therapeutic potential of our viral allies (biorxiv preprint) Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Mailbag https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785855206_0143_mailbag ep_1785855206_0143_mailbag Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:53:26 +0000 3:29 full false For cells to function properly, they must produce the right amount of each protein. It is a delicate balance: Both too little and too much can compromise essential cellular functions. A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has now shown that even a modest excess of tubulin—the protein that assembles into microtubules, the cell's internal scaffolding—is enough to disrupt tissue architecture and reduce cell viability. Published in Nature Communications, the study demonstrates that the quantity of a protein is just as important as its function. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785840844_0142_beyond_bench ep_1785840844_0142_beyond_bench Tue, 04 Aug 2026 10:54:04 +0000 4:54 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785826423_0140_today_bio ep_1785826423_0140_today_bio Tue, 04 Aug 2026 06:53:43 +0000 4:29 full false Tracing the roots of The Cell Within the Cell across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785811898_0138_the_arc ep_1785811898_0138_the_arc Tue, 04 Aug 2026 02:51:38 +0000 9:22 full false The enzyme tRNA-guanine transglycosylase (TGT) chemically modifies transfer RNA (tRNA) and plays a key role in how disease-causing bacteria control the production of proteins needed to cause infection. E. coli TGT is nearly identical to the one found in Shigella, which causes the intestinal infection shigellosis. Traditionally, scientists have used E. coli TGT as a primary model to understand how TGT works; however, they have struggled to visualize the atomic structure of E. coli TGT because the protein is difficult to crystallize, limiting their ability to learn more about the enzyme. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785797257_0137_fresh_preprints ep_1785797257_0137_fresh_preprints Mon, 03 Aug 2026 22:47:37 +0000 3:22 full false Deeper than we thought was possible.ScienceAlert stories are written, fact-checked, and edited by humans, never generated by AI. Don't miss a story, subscribe here. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Weird Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785782873_0136_weird_bio ep_1785782873_0136_weird_bio Mon, 03 Aug 2026 18:47:53 +0000 4:27 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785768339_0134_today_ai ep_1785768339_0134_today_ai Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:45:39 +0000 6:13 full false Tracing the roots of Plasmids That Go Anywhere across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785753769_0133_the_arc ep_1785753769_0133_the_arc Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:42:49 +0000 10:21 full false Antibiotics are a medical marvel, but many microbes are gaining the ability to resist and tolerate these therapeutics. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have uncovered how S. pneumoniae adapts to antibiotic exposure and immune pressures. Their findings reveal that changes in RNA regulation enable bacteria to enter a state of antibiotic tolerance. The results provide a deeper understanding of how pathogens survive treatment and could inform strategies to improve the effectiveness of existing antibiotics. The findings were published in Cell Host & Microbe. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785739172_0132_beyond_bench ep_1785739172_0132_beyond_bench Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:39:32 +0000 4:27 full false Tracing the roots of Creatures Worth Meeting across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785724645_0129_the_arc ep_1785724645_0129_the_arc Mon, 03 Aug 2026 02:37:25 +0000 9:24 full false A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) confirms that the presence of fungal food resources is important for supporting the reintroduction of two threatened marsupials to the Shark Bay World Heritage area, which could simultaneously advance species conservation and ecosystem restoration. This study, led by Edith Cowan University Ph.D. candidate Rebecca Quah, took place at six sites across Western Australia and the Northern Territory, including Dirk Hartog Island in Shark Bay. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. In the Press https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785710008_0128_in_the_press ep_1785710008_0128_in_the_press Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:33:28 +0000 4:29 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785695686_0127_today_bio ep_1785695686_0127_today_bio Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:34:46 +0000 5:27 full false Two organisms inhabiting a common environment can sometimes mutually influence each other, either benefiting or, in some cases, damaging one another. This mutually beneficial or ambivalent biological relationship is known as symbiosis. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Weird Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785681102_0125_weird_bio ep_1785681102_0125_weird_bio Sun, 02 Aug 2026 14:31:42 +0000 4:10 full false Tracing the roots of Turning Viruses Into Tools across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785666587_0124_the_arc ep_1785666587_0124_the_arc Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:29:47 +0000 9:40 full false Researchers at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are working on a promising strategy to make cancer therapies smarter and more precise, using peptides that switch on in the acidic environment surrounding tumors. Francisco N. Barrera's lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology has created a class of peptides that can sense acidity and insert into cell membranes only under those conditions. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Angle https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785651885_0123_the_angle ep_1785651885_0123_the_angle Sun, 02 Aug 2026 06:24:45 +0000 3:44 full false Malaria parasites proliferate in an unusual way. Rather than dividing into two daughter cells like human cells, they first amplify their genetic material tenfold, hundredfold or even thousandfold before simultaneously producing a corresponding number of daughter parasites. Until now, the mechanisms controlling these processes were only partly understood. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785637377_0122_fresh_preprints ep_1785637377_0122_fresh_preprints Sun, 02 Aug 2026 02:22:57 +0000 3:25 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785622905_0121_today_ai ep_1785622905_0121_today_ai Sat, 01 Aug 2026 22:21:45 +0000 4:31 full false Tracing the roots of The Physics of Being Alive across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785608399_0120_the_arc ep_1785608399_0120_the_arc Sat, 01 Aug 2026 18:19:59 +0000 9:29 full false Mapping cis-regulatory mutations at scale in sorghum enables modulation of gene expression Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Mailbag https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785593723_0119_mailbag ep_1785593723_0119_mailbag Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:15:23 +0000 2:58 full false Scientists at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Center have uncovered new insights into how cells regulate DNA methylation, a fundamental process that helps keep potentially harmful viral elements in our genome under control. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785579335_0118_beyond_bench ep_1785579335_0118_beyond_bench Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:15:35 +0000 4:40 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785564810_0116_today_bio ep_1785564810_0116_today_bio Sat, 01 Aug 2026 06:13:30 +0000 5:52 full false Amotif4-5 feature sequences within NRPS A domains predict pyoverdine siderophore structures from draft genomes at 94.4% accuracy, revealing 151 novel structures and 91 new FpvA receptor groups Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. AI for Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785550074_0115_ai_for_bio ep_1785550074_0115_ai_for_bio Sat, 01 Aug 2026 02:07:54 +0000 4:37 full false Tracing the roots of Writing Genomes From Scratch across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785535586_0114_the_arc ep_1785535586_0114_the_arc Fri, 31 Jul 2026 22:06:26 +0000 8:49 full false Early maturation of host antimicrobial peptide defences is associated with host–pathogen coexistence Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785521033_0113_fresh_preprints ep_1785521033_0113_fresh_preprints Fri, 31 Jul 2026 18:03:53 +0000 3:33 full false All living organisms emit ultra-weak visible photons from oxidative metabolism; single-photon imaging confirms these collapse at death, not at loss of body heat, motivating diagnostic and cell-signaling hypotheses Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Mito Hour https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785506862_0111_mito_hour ep_1785506862_0111_mito_hour Fri, 31 Jul 2026 14:07:42 +0000 4:28 full false Tracing the roots of The Physics of Being Alive across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785492085_0109_the_arc ep_1785492085_0109_the_arc Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:01:25 +0000 9:50 full false Raygun: a template-guided protein design framework that unlocks efficient miniaturization, modification, and augmentation of existing proteins, using a novel probabilistic encoding of protein sequences constructed from language model embeddings to generate diverse candidates with deletions, insertions, and substitutions while maintaining core structural elements. Successfully miniaturized eGFP and mCherry fluorescent proteins. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785477392_0108_beyond_bench ep_1785477392_0108_beyond_bench Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:56:32 +0000 4:56 full false PNA antisense oligomers delivered by CPP silence phage mRNAs non-genetically, screen ΦKZ jumbo phage essentiality, and identify ΦKZ155 as a conserved RNase H-like phage nucleus maturation checkpoint linking nucleus formation to genome amplification Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Delivery & Engineering Toolbox https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785462962_0107_toolbox ep_1785462962_0107_toolbox Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:56:02 +0000 5:06 full false Tracing the roots of The Cell Within the Cell across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785448437_0105_the_arc ep_1785448437_0105_the_arc Thu, 30 Jul 2026 21:53:57 +0000 10:01 full false Nature, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10791-2In senescent cells, mitochondria-derived acetyl-CoA promotes histone acetylation and increases chromatin accessibility at inflammatory gene loci. Inhibition of SLC25A1 attenuates these effects, underscoring the therapeutic potential of targeting mitochondrial metabolism and its epigenetic crosstalk to delay age-related functional decline. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. In the Press https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785433759_0104_in_the_press ep_1785433759_0104_in_the_press Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:49:19 +0000 4:30 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785419368_0103_today_bio ep_1785419368_0103_today_bio Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:49:28 +0000 5:31 full false Tracing the roots of Plasmids That Go Anywhere across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785404791_0100_the_arc ep_1785404791_0100_the_arc Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:46:31 +0000 9:33 full false Nature, Published online: 29 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10852-6Systematic analysis of prokaryotic STAND NTPases — relatives of animal and plant immune receptors — uncovers diverse antiviral sensors that detect most of the core structural and replicative proteins of bacteriophages. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Angle https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785390112_0099_the_angle ep_1785390112_0099_the_angle Thu, 30 Jul 2026 05:41:52 +0000 3:51 full false Navigating Lipid Nanostructure Design Space Through Continuous Microfluidic Automation Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785375600_0098_fresh_preprints ep_1785375600_0098_fresh_preprints Thu, 30 Jul 2026 01:40:00 +0000 3:22 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785361110_0097_today_ai ep_1785361110_0097_today_ai Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:38:30 +0000 5:11 full false Tracing the roots of Creatures Worth Meeting across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785346577_0096_the_arc ep_1785346577_0096_the_arc Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:36:17 +0000 9:35 full false A preprint on the evolution of the human brain Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Mailbag https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785331887_0095_mailbag ep_1785331887_0095_mailbag Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:31:27 +0000 3:19 full false Ultra-weak ‘biophotons’ might be used to diagnose disease, or could even represent a new signalling mechanism in cells. All living things emit a faint glow. Could this light be useful? Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785317465_0094_beyond_bench ep_1785317465_0094_beyond_bench Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:31:05 +0000 4:50 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785303077_0092_today_bio ep_1785303077_0092_today_bio Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:31:17 +0000 5:38 full false Tracing the roots of The Bacterial Immune Arms Race across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785288549_0090_the_arc ep_1785288549_0090_the_arc Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:29:09 +0000 9:32 full false The arms race between bacteria and antibiotics is nothing new—antimicrobial resistance has been an emerging issue in human and animal health for a long time. But in a new review published in JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance, NC State researchers used a One Health approach to study findings from whole-genome sequencing data and the role of plasmids—small DNA molecules with the ability to pass genes from one bacterial species to another—in the spread of antimicrobial resistance. One Health refers to the concept that the health of the environment, wild and domestic animals, and people are linked. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785273950_0089_fresh_preprints ep_1785273950_0089_fresh_preprints Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:25:50 +0000 4:14 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785259450_0086_today_ai ep_1785259450_0086_today_ai Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:24:10 +0000 6:23 full false Tracing the roots of Creatures Worth Meeting across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785244895_0085_the_arc ep_1785244895_0085_the_arc Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:21:35 +0000 9:41 full false Protein aggregates are associated with the development of diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These are found more often in certain areas of cells known as membraneless organelles. Do these organelles promote this protein clumping, or do they protect the cell by temporarily absorbing the aggregates? Professor Simon Ebbinghaus and Mailin Becker from Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, set out to answer this question with their new, self-developed method, "confocal Fast Relaxation Imaging," or cFReI. They report their findings in the journal PRX Life. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Beyond the Bench https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785230157_0084_beyond_bench ep_1785230157_0084_beyond_bench Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:15:57 +0000 4:39 full false SHIELD engineers native amphibian skin bacteria to secrete AI-designed chytrid inhibitors, bypassing natural adaptation timescales via the RANGE strategy. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Delivery & Engineering Toolbox https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785215761_0083_toolbox ep_1785215761_0083_toolbox Tue, 28 Jul 2026 05:16:01 +0000 5:20 full false Tracing the roots of Writing Genomes From Scratch across 6 papers. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785201222_0081_the_arc ep_1785201222_0081_the_arc Tue, 28 Jul 2026 01:13:42 +0000 9:10 full false Gene editing is a highly precise and powerful technology that allows scientists to insert, delete, modify or replace DNA bases in living organisms. It has a variety of uses, including correcting disease-causing mutations and improving crops. Tools like CRISPR act as molecular scissors that target specific places in a genome to make these changes. But the technology is not perfect and can accidentally edit the wrong pieces of DNA or RNA. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. In the Press https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785186594_0080_in_the_press ep_1785186594_0080_in_the_press Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:09:54 +0000 5:18 full false What's happening in Biology right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in Biology https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785172206_0079_today_bio ep_1785172206_0079_today_bio Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:10:06 +0000 4:55 full false Tracing the roots of The Physics of Being Alive across 6 papers. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. The Arc https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785157650_0076_the_arc ep_1785157650_0076_the_arc Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:07:30 +0000 9:24 full false Research co-authored by an Oklahoma Museum of Natural History curator, her graduate student and an international team of scientists has shed new light on the evolutionary "toolkit" animals use to survive environmental change. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. The Angle https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785142997_0075_the_angle ep_1785142997_0075_the_angle Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:03:17 +0000 3:07 full false For more than a century, scientists have sought to reconstruct human evolution using diverse lines of evidence, including fossils, genetic variation across populations and ancient DNA. Building on these approaches, researchers are increasingly using large population biobanks to investigate how natural selection continues to shape the genomes of living populations. Hosted by Sofia & Daniel. Fresh Preprints https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785128498_0074_fresh_preprints ep_1785128498_0074_fresh_preprints Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:01:38 +0000 3:17 full false What's happening in AI right now. Hosted by Theo & Dr. Mara. Today in AI https://radio.cultivarium.org/e/ep_1785113998_0073_today_ai ep_1785113998_0073_today_ai Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:59:58 +0000 6:22 full false