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We Love Science

Shekerah Primus & Fatu Badiane

Celebrating the untold stories, the extraordinary discoveries, and the inspiring lives led by those whose jobs, passions, hobbies and more embody their love of science. Hear stories about -- the dedicated scientists who unravel the mysteries of biology; the artists and musicians who highlight the beauty of science through their craft; the educators, policy makers and science outreach advocates whose convictions propel them toward community engagement and preparing the next generation of STEM

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Ep 63: Building Trust with Science Communication -...

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2024/12/23

Send us a textFinishing our conversation with Science Communication expert, Jens Foell, he takes us through the twists and turns that have formed his career journey so far. From a love of movies to a love of science, now merged into a successful science communication career with Germany’s premiere SciCom team. Among the many lessons he’s learned, Jens explains learning to trust himself, and having the courage to follow his path and do what he loves, even without a firm plan in place.Tune in t...

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Ep 62: Building Trust with Science Communication -...

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2024/12/09

Send us a textIn this episode, we have a wonderful conversation with Science Communication Expert and bestselling author, Dr. Jens Foell. In 2020, Jens transitioned from a research role in Florida to work with Germany's most prominent science communication team, Maithink media. As a science editor for their TV show, Maithink X, Jens fully embraces his love of science communication and learning by creating content that is both impactful and entertaining. Their goals align perfectly with the re...

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Ep 61: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The...

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2024/11/24

Send us a textIn this episode we continue our conversation with Arianne Hunter, a Senior Scientist at Abbvie, on how her journey led her to a love of organic chemistry and a career in industry. Growing up Arianne, describes herself as a really nerdy kid, who adored PBS kids, and enjoyed exploring the world through her toy microscope. As she grew up and learned more about different career opportunities, her interests bounced from orthodontia to food chemistry. Once she attended Dartmouth Colle...

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Ep 60: The Love Language of Organic Chemistry - The Work

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2024/11/11

Send us a textWe have a wonderful guest today to start off our interviews for this season of We Love Science–meet Arianne Hunter, a Senior Scientist at Abbvie. She is a part of the centralized organic synthesis group and a synthesis expert for medicinal chemistry teams. Her day to day work involves identifying promising molecules that could be used as treatments, in short, she is one of the first steps in developing drugs. Arianne enjoys her work because it combines her two loves–organic chem...

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Ep 59: The Science Behind Printing Body Parts

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2024/10/28

Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into 3D bioprinting. What is it? What materials and machinery are used? What are the steps needed to go from raw material cells to layers of tissue and finally a 3D organoid? What challenges have they faced in the bioprinting field and what breakthroughs have pushed it forward? What are the medical and R&D applications of bio-printed tissues and organs? Where is this technology currently? And how long will we really have to wait to get full-sized bi...

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Ep 58: Unpacking the Science Behind Everyday Things

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2024/10/14

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into a world full of stuff. And no, we’re not just talking about your junk drawer! From razors and plastics to glass and yes ‘Delicious’ chocolate too, there’s so much science behind the everyday materials we take for granted.In his NY Times Bestselling book “Stuff Matters,” materials scientist Mark Miodownik reveals how mundane items are steeped in a rich scientific history. How human ingenuity, perseverance, and good 'ole luck got us things from hot ch...

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Ep 57: Eye-popping Color - The Genetics and Melanin...

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2024/09/29

Send us a textFor our first Science Shorty of the season, we are continuing with the exploration of color and biology, but this time no chickens or other fowl. Instead, we will explore some of the color patterns staring us right in the face—eye color and eye color genetics. Why do people have blue, green, hazel or even purple eyes? Hint: It’s all about the layers of the irides. How are those traits for eye color passed down from parent to child? Hint: Mendel’s rules don’t apply here, at least...

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Ep 56: Once Upon a Time - Origin Stories

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2024/09/15

Send us a textWelcome back for season 4! This season we have so many amazing guests and other episodes lined up for our audience. But, before we get into that, let’s go back to revisit with our past guests on how it all started–how did they get their start in science? What influenced them to follow this career path? What surprised them along the way? From family encouragement and supportive teachers to enjoying the natural world and simply realizing what is and isn’t a good fit, our guests ov...

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Ep 55: CRISPR Food Science

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2024/07/29

Send us a Text Message.In the Season 3 finale, We Love Science presents a special episode ALL ABOUT FOOD!! Specifically, we discuss how CRISPR gene editing technology is being used to improve our food and agricultural industry. Gene editing in plants has two main goals. The first goal satisfies consumer preferences for food enjoyment, like improved taste and freshness. The second category of food edits is aimed at solving food supply issues and the growing food insecurity. To this end, resear...

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The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs - Chickens and Turkeys

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2024/07/14

Send us a Text Message.The egg color saga continues as Fatu and Shekerah look into how domesticated birds like chickens and turkeys got their egg colors. In the previous episode, we learned that the breed of chicken is responsible for egg color and this is all linked to the genetics of the rooster and hen. In the US for example, Leghorn chickens are the most common breed for egg-laying and they always produce white eggs, while Orpington’s lay brown eggs and Ameraucana lay blue eggs. Through m...

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Ep 53: Safety and Ethics in a CRISPR World

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2024/07/01

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of "We Love Science," hosts Shekerah and Fatu delve into the safety and ethical considerations surrounding CRISPR gene editing technology. Joined by special guest, Irina Gostimskaya, we explore the complexities and implications of advances in biomedical technology, including the use of CRISPR in humans. The main purpose of ethical guidelines in biomedicine is to protect patients and ensure responsible scientific conduct. Past abuses of biomedical te...

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Ep 52: How Science and Philosophy Intertwine - The...

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2024/06/16

Send us a Text Message.We continue our conversation with Richard Summers, a theoretical biologist and emeritus professor at the University of Mississippi, to learn more about his career journey. Richard’s first science spark moment hit him very clearly when he was a young high schooler– he experienced first hand a lunar eclipse with his friends and this experience instilled in him a wonder for the natural world and the interconnectivity of all things. As a high school student, however, his mi...

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Ep 51: How Science and Philosophy Intertwine - The Work

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2024/06/02

Send us a Text Message.In this episode of We Love Science, Fatu and Shekerah explore a world that few modern-day scientists have explored, the intersection of science and philosophy. Today we are speaking with Dr. Richard Summers, a theoretical biologist and emeritus professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. His career spans from chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine to vice chancellor for research. Richard has also led cutting-edge research to understand how the h...

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Ep 50: Changing Lives by the Million - CRISPR Cures

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2024/05/19

Send us a Text Message.We Love Science podcast celebrates our 50th episode with a discussion all about the hopes and progress of CRISPR clinical trials. Before a new drug, therapy, vaccine, or medical device is approved for general use by the public, its safety and effectiveness are evaluated in a series of tests on volunteers. These Clinical Trials progress in 3 successive phases with each phase designed to answer specific questions about the product under evaluation. Questions can include: ...

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Ep 49: Advocating for Science and Research - The Journey

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2024/05/05

Send us a Text Message.We continue our conversation with Dr. Adriana Bankston, founder and CEO, Bankston Policy Consulting LLC to learn more about her career path. Her journey of discovery started close to home, in a family filled with scientists–from her grandparents to her parents. As an undergraduate at Clemson University, she was introduced to the world of research through a summer program. From there her interests blossomed, and in graduate school, at Emory University, she conducted rese...

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Advocating for Science and Research - The Work

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2024/04/21

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The CRISPR Cure for Sickle Cell Disease

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2024/04/08

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Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and...

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2024/03/24

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Connecting the Dots between Theory, Physics, and...

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2024/03/10

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The Colorful Life of Bird Eggs

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2024/02/25

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