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The Interactome

Interactome Media

Hello! We are a team of scientists and science enthusiasts who want to show the world that science is for everyone, by building a network of people sharing, listening to, and asking questions about scientific stories. Welcome to The Interactome! For more content, including blog posts and our biographies, visit interactomemedia.org

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Episode 39: Hurricane Season

The Interactome ·

2025/10/31

Note: This episode was recorded on September 17, 2025.When you think of meteorology, you probably think of someone giving a weather forecast on TV. But predicting the weather requires a whole team of scientists, from those who run simulations in labs to researchers on boats, and even a few who fly planes into storms to get measurements up close. In this episode, we invite Colorado State University graduate student Delián Colón-Burgos to teach us all about forecasting hurricanes. She guides us

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Episode 38: Process Engineering

The Interactome ·

2025/07/14

Description coming soon!Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interactome_media/ Mastodon: @interactome@universeodon.com Credits: Audio/Video Editing: Sam Pickell Artwork: Maia Reyes Intro/Outro Music: Geovane Bruno - Dancing In The Future Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:58 Biotherapeutics vs Small Molecule 13:52 Research Process Lines 20:24 Research Grade Pharmaceuticals vs Pharmaceutical

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Episode 37: Epigenetics

The Interactome ·

2025/06/09

The age old nature vs. nurture question is complicated, especially when genetics are involved. On this episode, we dive into the concept of “epigenetics,” which translates to “above the genome.” Joe, Sam and Natalie cover how your environment can play a role in how your genes are expressed, how you can have different kinds of cells from the same DNA, and … jello? You’ll walk away with an understanding of why your DNA is a lot more like a cook book than you think.Links: Our Website:

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Episode 36: Noninvasive Neuroengineering

The Interactome ·

2025/04/28

The human brain is arguably the most complex organ in the body - and its hard to do experiments on it in a lab setting without invasive tools like electrodes and injections in the brain itself. But what if we had less invasive tools for understanding the brain in the lab? Join Sarah and Joe as they talk with Schuyler, an MD-PhD candidate, about the wild world of non-invasive neuroengineering... and Dungeons & Dragons!Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter:

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01:14:31

Episode 35: Space Robotics

The Interactome ·

2025/03/24

When you think of health care, space probably doesn’t come to mind! But the emerging field of space robotics can provide groundbreaking insights to the world of medicine!This episode, Texas A&M robotics engineer Emily Wilkinson sits down with Natalie and Sarah to discuss her career journey, current research, and her NASA internship (where she met Sarah!). Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram:

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01:14:58

Episode 34: Understanding Urban Planning

The Interactome ·

2025/02/18

Whether it's the city, the suburbs, or somewhere else, have you ever stopped to think about why place where you live is designed the way that it is? That's thanks to urban planners, of which our guest this episode - Angela Lei - is! Join Angela, Sam, and Sarah as they discuss what urban planners and engineers do in terms of zoning, considerations made for pedestrians, and a little bit of history around Boston's Chinatown.Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter:

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Episode 33: Spectacular Space Medicine

The Interactome ·

2025/01/21

What do doctors and astronauts have in common? Turns out, it’s more than you might think! On this episode, Sarah and Maia are joined by Shawna Pandya, MD. Shawna is a physician, astronaut and scientist. Tune in to hear her talk about navigating health care in the most extreme environments, and how she helps patients survive and thrive!Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram:

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01:06:48

Episode 32: How to Parent Your AI

The Interactome ·

2024/12/02

AI doesn’t typically make people think of parenting, but when you listen to this episode you’ll be shocked by the similarities! Cole Smith walks us through how to train AI, how it differs from machine learning, and why building an AI system can feel a lot like raising a child.Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interactome_media/ Mastodon: @interactome@universeodon.com Credits: Audio/Video

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01:04:45

Episode 31: Perceiving the Big Picture

The Interactome ·

2024/09/03

Effectively communicating scientific concepts and discoveries is one of the hardest, and most important, ways of bridging gaps between scientists and the general public. But as all things in science, this is easier said than done. On this episode, Joe, Sam and Natalie chat with New York Times science journalist and bestselling author Jim Robbins. He discusses his approach to writing about untold stories of the natural world, new research, and more. Links: Our Website:

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Episode 30: Diet on the Brain

The Interactome ·

2024/05/28

On this episode of the Interactome, special guest Rasa Valiauga joins Natalie and Sarah to discuss the link that our diet has with our brains. Topics include what foods are considered highly glycemic and what that can mean for our bodies, how diabetes links to our diet, and discussing how to trim the fat from sensationalized diet advice and find the facts.Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram:

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Episode 29: Demystifying the Microbiome

The Interactome ·

2024/04/29

You’ve probably heard of the microbiome, but there’s much more to it than just gut health. Tune in to hear from Bridget O’Connor, career microbiologist, for a discussion on the microbiome, how microbiologists study organisms they can’t see, and more!Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interactome_media/ Mastodon: @interactome@universeodon.com Credits: Audio/Video Editing: Sam

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01:09:33

Episode 28: Bird Biology Bonanza

The Interactome ·

2024/03/18

This week, the Interactome team is joined by Dr. Alex Champagne, Associate Professor of Biology at University of Southern Indiana! The team talks all things bird physiology — the age old question of flight evolution, interesting anatomical structures, and Dr. Champagne’s current work (which just got published, by the way)!After listening to the episode, read about how skin lipids in desert bats suggest wing and tail membranes are important to evaporation cooling

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01:02:28

Episode 27: Neural Networks

The Interactome ·

2024/01/29

You've probably heard of AI powered neural networks, but are you familiar with biological neural networks? Join Sam, Natalie, and returning guest Youngmin as they compare, contrast, and generally discuss both types of networks. Can a single neuron "think"? And how do neural networks "learn"? We cover these questions and more on this episode of the interactome.Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram:

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Episode 26: Wheying In on Proteins

The Interactome ·

2024/01/01

We all know that protein is something in our food, but what else do proteins do? For our final episode of our 3-part series on the Central Dogma, we discuss (one of) the final products of DNA and RNA: proteins! We cover everything from where proteins come from to some of their roles as molecular machines. Along the way, we touch on topics such as how eating protein helps you make muscles to "the protein fold that kills." Correction: X-ray crystallography shoots high-energy photons (x-rays), not

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Episode 25: It’s RNA’s World, And We’re Just Living...

The Interactome ·

2023/11/20

Welcome to our part 2 of the central dogma of biology series! In this episode, Maia, Joe and Natalie talk all things RNA. Tune in to learn about the molecular structure differences between RNA and DNA, mRNA vaccines, and to hear some polarizing biological theories! Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interactome_media/ Mastodon: @interactome@universeodon.com Credits: Audio/Video Editing:

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Episode 24: Phishing and Smishing

The Interactome ·

2023/10/23

What’s spookier than identity theft, scams and fraud? In the digital age, cybersecurity is more important than ever. Yet, there are many misconceptions about the field and what it entails. October is cybersecurity month, and to celebrate Sam, Joe and Natalie spoke with SecOp analyst Virginia Gresham. The crew talked about about her role, the importance of protecting your information, and more. Give it a listen, guarantee you’ll learn something new! Links: Our Website:

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Episode 23: Investigative Mindset

The Interactome ·

2023/09/18

Content Warning: this episode discusses dead bodies, violent crime, and international conflict On this show, we talk a lot about modeling the scientific mindset, but scientists aren’t the only professionals asking tough questions. This week, we’re joined by a retired FBI agent who tells us all about how to ask the right questions and solve problems at hand. Oh, and there’s a surprise connection between our guest and a host, so make sure to tune in! Links: Our Website:

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Episode 22: Lightning McDNA (Genetics)

The Interactome ·

2023/08/24

In this episode, Joe, Maia, and Natalie talk about genetics. They start with the basics, and then delve into how we get our DNA and how it can change over many many years. You're bound to learn something new with this episode of the interactome! Links: Our Website: https://interactomemedia.wixsite.com/website Twitter: https://twitter.com/theinteractome Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interactome_media/ Mastodon: @interactome@universeodon.com Credits: Audio/Video Editing: Sam Pickell Artwork:

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Episode 21: Gateway to GIS

The Interactome ·

2023/07/17

When we think of science, we often think of data being collected in test tubes and laboratories, but lots of data actually exists in the context of mountains, roads, neighborhoods and countries. Join Joe, Sarah and Natalie and special guest Rylee Wrenner as they discuss Geographic Information Science (GIS), which allows researchers to understand the kinds of data that are best visualized on a map. Along the way, they discuss how to make useful models, the centuries-old origins of GIS in

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Episode 20: Mighty Mitochondria

The Interactome ·

2023/06/19

You might have heard the phrase "the mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell" back in high school biology class, but what does that mean? Join Joe, Sam, and Maia as they explore everyone's favorite part of the cell. We had some fun with this, so join us as we explain what exactly the mitochondria is, how it works, and what happens if it breaks. Along the way, we'll talk about electron hot potato, grand theft organelle, at least one deadly poison, and, yes, find out that Joe has more than one

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