Best Reverse Transcription Podcasts (2025)

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Sustainability Made Simple: Greener Choices in Molecular Biology 10:21

13d ago10:21

10:21

Sustainability in the lab isn't just a trend—it's a responsibility. In this quick but powerful Mol Bio Minutes episode, sustainability expert Sune Lund Sporring shares actionable tips to reduce energy use, manage lab waste, and transition to greener materials like Thermo Fisher’s Sustain Series bio-based plastics. Discover the difference between bi…

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From bats to cancer – the power of gene regulation 33:53

26d ago33:53

33:53

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Nadav Ahituv, a leader in human genetics and gene regulation at UCSF. He shares his personal journey from scoliosis patient to genetic researcher, exploring the mysteries of non-coding DNA, massively parallel reporter assays, and CRISPR-based therapeutic innovations. We dive into his lab’s diverse pro…

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No more smears – expert tips for electrophoresis success 9:05

1M ago9:05

9:05

With prior Mol Bio Minutes episodes covering DNA form migration and staining considerations for nucleic acid gel electrophoresis, we tie it all together with this great set of overall tips, tricks and resources for the topic. Anyone that’s ever run a gel has undoubtedly produced gels with smeared, faint or poorly separated bands. What causes these …

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Biologically removing the forever from “forever chemicals” 32:00

2M ago32:00

32:00

It could be argued that biology has always boiled down to chemistry, and that chemistry has always boiled down to physics. However, not many would deny that the fields of biology and chemistry are overlapping more than ever, with both leveraging computing methods, also more than ever. This conversation with Dr. Ramesh Jha, Technical Staff Member at…

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A clear picture – staining tips for gel electrophoresis 10:17

2M ago10:17

10:17

You can run the perfect agarose gel to separate your nucleic acid fragments but if you don’t stain and image the gel properly, it’s all for not. In this second installment of Mol Bio Minutes we take a look at the staining considerations for nucleic acid gel electrophoresis with Paulius Palaima, Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He covers…

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With knowledge comes great responsibility 35:37

3M ago35:37

35:37

Topics and terms such as biosafety, biosecurity, containment, and contamination are things most of us have heard of and think about at some level, but with the pace of molecular biology moving faster than ever, these are topics with implications that are reaching farther than ever. We’re joined by Dr. Ryan Burnette and Dr. Lauren Richardson from Me…

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DNA on the move – the influence of form on gel migration 9:19

3M ago9:19

9:19

Agarose gel electrophoresis is a staple method in almost all biology and biochemistry lab where separation and analysis of nucleic acids is needed. In this Mol Bio Minutes mini episode Augustė Užuotaitė, Scientist III at Thermo Fisher Scientific, covers the basics of electrophoresis with a spotlight on how different forms of DNA migrate differently…

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The genetics and neuroendocrinology of obesity 31:37

4M ago31:37

31:37

Obesity is one of the most pressing health challenges of our time, with genetic and molecular factors playing a crucial role in how our bodies regulate weight. In this season opener, we explore the science behind obesity, focusing on how hormones, genetics, and brain circuits influence feeding behavior and body weight. Join us for a fascinating dis…

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Season 3 spoilers – innovation, inspiration, and insight 4:36

5M ago4:36

4:36

The start of Season 3 is just around the corner, slated to start in January 2025. What’s the new season hold in store you might ask? Steve assures us he’ll be back hosting Season 3 and teases at topics that are coming. These include biosecurity, bioengineering, polymer degradation, genetics of obesity, CROs and how they utilize mol bio, platelet bi…

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It’s all in your approach – biosynthesis of natural products 33:18

6M ago33:18

33:18

We’re joined in this episode by Dr. Sarah Barry, Reader in Chemical Biology at King’s College London. Sarah started with an interest in biochemistry, went into organic chemistry because it was more concrete, and now applies her chemist’s approach to understanding and manipulating biosynthesis of natural products for important areas of research, inc…

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The value of community – your microbiome 31:58

7M ago31:58

31:58

The history of fermented foods like beer, bread, and other foods can be traced back thousands of years to ancient civilizations in China and Egypt. This ancient technology was originally used to preserve foods when refrigeration was not an option. While less common in modern industrialized civilizations, we’re now realizing that fermented foods pla…

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Therapeutic nucleic acids – a CDMO’s view on mRNA 32:04

8M ago32:04

32:04

While some of us knew a good bit about mRNA prior to 2020, we all got a crash course on mRNA technology and its prophylactic and therapeutic potential as a result of the COVID pandemic and subsequent SARS CoV-2 vaccine development. In fact, most of us have now received at least one mRNA vaccine at this point. Our guest for this episode, Dr. Christi…

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A molecular thermometer for the future 35:29

9M ago35:29

35:29

There are all sorts of molecular tests to tell if you’re infected with something specific, but what do you use when you’re not sure what you might have? You might use a thermometer as a first step, but wouldn’t it be nice if that thermometer was a bit more high tech? In this episode we meet Dr. Nick Meyerson, CEO and co-founder of Darwin Bioscience…

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Directed evolution – A PETase project 32:58

10M ago32:58

32:58

Plastics are a modern miracle of science that have helped deliver both convenience and life-saving solutions. However, we must now grapple with the challenge of immense amounts of plastics in our waste streams and environment. How do we best deconstruct plastics to reusable or more bio-friendly molecules? This is the exact challenge being addressed…

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Scientific marketing in the century of the biotech revolution 32:37

11M ago32:37

32:37

Most scientists start their education and careers with a vision of working in the lab to discover great things and drive innovation. However, we don’t all end up loving the actual lab work portion of science. What non-lab career options exist to utilize molecular biology knowledge and skills? Well, according to our guest, Jason Amsbaugh, Founder an…

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Cheers to molecular Biology 34:47

12M ago34:47

34:47

While the end product is quite different, brewing beer is not all that different than many other bioproduction processes used in the lab and industry. Both require skills, experience, and the right QC/QA methods to control and monitor the starting materials and the entire process, all the way to that bottle of suds you might be thirsty for. Steve a…

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Unsung heroes of food health and safety 32:10

1y ago32:10

32:10

When you buy chicken or turkey from the grocery store, you might not give it much thought, but there is an entire network of people working to ensure the health of the animals in our food supply chain and your health. In this episode, we talk with an unsung hero, Beverly Wood, supervisor of the molecular diagnostics lab at the North Carolina Depart…

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Molecular Biology for hire – the CRO experience 31:53

1y ago31:53

31:53

Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are a resource that most scientists know about but relatively few have first-hand, internal experience with. In this episode our hosts speak with Saboor Hekmaty, Director of Laboratory Operations at Avrok Biosciences, who pulls back the curtain to illuminate what CROs do, and the skills required for them to be…

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High-throughput transcriptomics and AI for drug discovery 31:56

1y ago31:56

31:56

Doing something complex and meaningful in a new way requires thinking and acting a bit differently. This is the case with how Dr. Joey Azofeifa, from Arpeggio Bio, is using systems biology to discover new drug candidates. Join us in this Season 2 kickoff episode where we dive headlong into transcriptomics, systems biology, machine learning, and lea…

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Season 2 Teaser 2:40

1y ago2:40

2:40

We start the second season of this series with an update on what you can expect from new episodes, which start to drop soon. Your host, Steve Lewis, shares details on changes you can expect as the series evolves. One change will be a broadening of application topics to be covered, as this season will include episodes discussing transcriptomics in b…

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A look into the fruit bowl of biology 30:56

1+ y ago30:56

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In this episode of Speaking of Mol Bio, we speak with Dr. Mandovi Chatterjee about single cell analysis. Dr. Chatterjee is the Director of Single Cell Core at Harvard University Medical School. She has spent her career at the exploring and mastering a wide variety of single cell methods . In conversation with Dr. Chatterjee, our hosts dive into the…

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The intersection of biology and technology 38:45

1+ y ago38:45

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In this episode, the hosts have an intriguing discussion with Dr. Ben Sun, Head of Biomarker Genetics at Biogen. Dr. Sun holds an MD/PhD from the University of Cambridge, providing a view and perspective on data from both research and clinical perspectives. The advantage of his unique background is that it provides a balanced perspective on large-s…

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Multi-omics | The molecular biology of plants in space 31:59

2y ago31:59

31:59

Dr. Stan Roux, Professor of Molecular Biosciences at the University of Texas – Austin, has had a long and successful career based on his fascination with plants and his desire to understand plant biology. He’s spent his career exploring the effect of apyrase on root systems, crop yields, and plant nutrient uptake. We get into Stan’s unlikely career…

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CRISPR | An insider’s perspective on CRISPR 31:39

2y ago31:39

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In this episode, Gabriel and Steve welcome a colleague of theirs, Dr. Doris Beylkin, to share her depth of knowledge and perspective on the CRISPR cell engineering topic. While Doris is a Global Market Development Manager today, she has over 10 years of experience supporting customers in planning, troubleshooting, and analyzing gene modulation and …

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Exosomes | The early realization of the exosome’s potential 32:11

2y ago32:11

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This discussion with Dr. Johan Skog covers a lot of ground while staying super approachable. The Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Exosome Diagnostics, starts by sharing basics about exosomes and tells us about how he’s translated his curiosity for the vesicles from tumor stem cells into his current role where he’s helped develop the world’s …

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Exosomes | Exploring the body’s extracellular delivery system 32:09

2y ago32:09

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It’s been 40 years since extracellular vesicles, or exosomes, were first connected to the way cells communicate and transfer information. Since then, researchers have studied what part they play in the normal physiology of a cell. There has also been an expanding amount of work in the role that exosomes can play in therapeutics and diagnostics of a…

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Multi-omics | Investigating the body’s internet 33:01

2y ago33:01

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Multi-omics is a great example of how the scientific community is thinking larger and using complementary methods to gather deeper information to understand biology and inform medicine. Proteomics is just one of the -omes of multi-omics but it’s the one that Steve Williams, Chief Medical Officer at SomaLogic, has over 30 years’ experience in. Steve…

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Multi-omics | The importance of science in data science 33:21

2y ago33:21

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In this episode, we talk with Chris Whelan about the data behind science. Chris is the Director of Neuroscience, Data Science & Digital Health for Research and Development at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, as well as the Chair of the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics project. He connects the dots between genomics and proteomi…

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CRISPR | Making the world better 29:57

2+ y ago29:57

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Since it’s discovery, CRISPR Cas9 gene editing technology has blossomed and boomed. It’s moved from a highly technical niche technique to one that is arguably mainstream and being applied to countless challenges in applied biology. In this episode we talk with Travis Hardcastle, who previously worked in R&D to develop gene editing products and is n…

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Season I Trailer 3:02

2+ y ago3:02

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Experience the Speaking of Mol Bio podcast in its extended video format for a more immersive journey, while also ensuring accessibility with downloadable transcripts for each episode. Watch now at thermofisher.com/podcast-video A short trailer to introduce the Speaking of Mol Bio co-hosts and get their take on what the series is all about. You'll h…

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Integration, Philosophy, and Reverence with Otto Maier 1:36:42

3+ y ago1:36:42

1:36:42

In this episode of Faith in Entheogens, Sergio and Otto Maier dive deep into integration practices, the future of the role and philosophies around their work in the space. Otto Maier is the founder of Soul & Psyche, a Psychedelic educator with Psychedelic School, Kambo Practitioner and Integration coach with a wealth of experience. We're excited to…

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El Poder de tu Voz con Moyenei Valdes 44:27

3+ y ago44:27

44:27

En este episodio de Faith in Entheogens, tenemos el gran placer de poder conversar con Moyenei Valdes, que aparte de ser una excelente músico y cantante, es una poderosa mujer medicina. Moyenei nos estará compartiendo acerca de su trayectoria en este camino sangrado y la influencia que ha tenido la música en el proceso. Ella también estará hablando…

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Getting to Know Misk'i Takiy 1:35:36

3+ y ago1:35:36

1:35:36

In this episode of Faith in Entheogens, we are joined by Gareth Morgan AKA Misk'i Takiy in an exclusive interview discussing his musical and spiritual influences, finding his voice, and working alongside Alonso del Rio in translating, editing and publishing The Four Altars. We hope you enjoy this intimate conversation, and look forward to any quest…

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A Vision Materialized 34:39

3+ y ago34:39

34:39

In our first episode of Faith in Entheogens, we introduce ourselves by briefly sharing our journey toward establishing Entheogenic Churches and communities, our hopes for the future of the podcast, reveal future guests and much more. In future episodes we will dive much deeper into our healing journey & spiritual path, so be sure to tune into our u…

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Welcome to Faith In Entheogens 0:52

3+ y ago0:52

0:52

Thank you for your support, and we're thrilled you're here! Please reach out with any topics of conversation or guests you'd like us to feature and we'll do our best to incorporate your requests. Feel free to connect with us via social media or e-mail. [email protected] Episodes uploaded bi-weekly for an adult audience. Some episodes may …

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Linkedin - Hello. 0:26

4y ago0:26

0:26

I posted on linked in about finding monies in this account - thought I'd say hello.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Im back 0:05

4+ y ago0:05

0:05

That's all. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Ramblings 46:42

6+ y ago46:42

46:42

Ideas--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Anchor transcription videos explained 1:50

6+ y ago1:50

1:50

Record an episode under 2min, go to profile hit the (...) then hit video option. Go through the correction of transcription, publish.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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32hr work week 10:05

6+ y ago10:05

10:05

The 32hr work week - Do you choose Mondays or Friday's to take off?--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Movie ideas 56:24

6+ y ago56:24

56:24

Latest episode of Mindfulmania--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Jobs - Timeline 29:44

6+ y ago29:44

29:44

Just some jobs I've had and life around them.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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My stories to develop 8:17

6+ y ago8:17

8:17

Three maybe four of my screenplays on the way.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Soberwayoflife.org 4:30

6+ y ago4:30

4:30

Life skills for the sober folk--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Episode 7 1:48

6+ y ago1:48

1:48

Magnet furniture idea--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Black mirror concept 5:07

7y ago5:07

5:07

Facial recognition at schools.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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Therapy tool - future 8:41

7y ago8:41

8:41

This is a long ramble about something to do with therapy in schools. Sorry for the curse word in the beginning.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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March 29, 2018 5:03

7y ago5:03

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Rec therapy 8:00

7y ago8:00

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Bird business hustle 2:23

7y ago2:23

2:23

Get birds, promote products of small businesses, have fun, create content, make contacts.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mindfulmania/support

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