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Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast

Welcome to Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast, where we will ask the burning questions and unpack science for you. Each month, our BioS Reporters will sit down with inspiring people for deep dive interviews that go beyond what fits on a page of our journal. From behind the scenes of science and student research to glimpses into future dream careers, we bring science to life. We also explore "What’s the Evidence?" behind headline-making discoveries, investigated by BioS students themselves. Produced

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17:42

Helminth therapy: can worms treat MS?

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2026/09/25

In this episode, Anna, Laura and Emilie explore a rather unusual question: Can parasitic worms help treat multiple sclerosis (MS)?Listen as we dive into the science behind helminth therapy. This is an experimental approach that uses the immune-regulating properties of parasitic worms to potentially treat autoimmune diseases. We unpack the hygiene hypothesis, explore what happens when helminths interact with our immune system, and take a closer look at clinical trials investigating their potential in

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29:14

The Buzz about Flies

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2026/06/24

Get ready to see flies in a completely new light! In this episode, Marit and Philine talk with Dr. Arianna Thomas-Cabianca and Hedda Wern about the fascinating world of Diptera: from pollination and museum collections to forensic entomology and ancient DNA. Tiny, buzzing, and far more important than you might think.Recorded together with the Diptera section at the Senckenberg Society for Nature Research in Dresden.Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here:

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42:39

Science and Religion : A World Divided

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2026/04/17

Science vs religion: two worlds many believe to be divided. Team faith or team science? Can you be both? In this episode, Hana and Patience delve deep into the worlds of science and religion. Alongside Biologist Prof. Klaus Reinhardt, Lutheran Theologian Prof. Christian Schwarke and Islamic studies Dr. Rory Dickson, we explore how these two worlds became divided and how they can be bridged. Join us in discussing evolution, creationism and more!Disclaimer: This episode contains sensitive topics such

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11:20

Is Birth Control Changing Your Type?

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2026/03/06

In this episode, Ecren Arıöz, Mariia Voloshyna and I explore a fascinating question: Can the contraceptive pill influence who you’re attracted to, down to who you choose as a partner?Listen as we unpack how hormonal contraception may shape attraction, partner preferences and relationship dynamics, and what this has to do with sweaty T-shirts.Join us as we ask “What's the evidence?”Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here: https://tud.link/uptuvcProduced by BioS students at TU

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29:19

Inside Doping Control: Science, Safeguards, and Hormones

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2026/01/21

After last month’s deep dive into hormones, Philine and Marit continued the conversation with Dr. Annekathrin Keiler and Prof. Oliver Zierau. We explored how doping-testing works andhow results are protected from manipulation. We also explore current hormone research, including menopause and hormonal cyclicity, and discuss why these topics matter far beyond elite sport. Together, we examine how scientific research informs anti-doping practices and shapes a broader understanding of health, fairness,

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28:16

Hormones: Misunderstood, Misused, and Measured

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Feeling hormonal? But what does that even mean?!In this episode, we unpack the science of hormones with Dr. Annekathrin Keiler and Prof. Oliver Zierau. Together, we explore what hormones really are, how they work in the body, and why they play a key role in anti-doping research. You’ll learn how hormonal signals influence performance, what counts as “doping,” and where the science gets complicated. Tune in for an interesting discussion and maybe a good comeback for the next time someone calls you

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15:35

Testosterone Testing in Female Athletes - Endocrine...

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Testosterone, the holy grail of manliness? Athletic organizations certainly seem to think so. Why should a high testosterone level disqualify elite female athletes from competing? In this episode, we will gather the evidence behind testosterone testing in international sports competitions. We will dive into the history, the science behind it and how it impacts human lives. Join us as we ask “What's the evidence?”.Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here:

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26:31

Beyond the Lab: Career Paths, Burnout, and...

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2025/10/02

In this episode Dr. Olya Vvedenskaya shares her unconventional path from medicine to lipidomics research and science communication at Lipotype. We talk about why career journeys don’t need to be linear, how to make complex science accessible, and why burnout is a systemic issue, not an individual failure. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about building a career in biotech and beyond.Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here: https://tud.link/uptuvcProduced by BioS Reports

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19:13

Sexrobotics - The Future of Intimacy?

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2025/08/30

In this episode, our master's students ask: “What's the evidence? Are sex robotics the future of intimacy?” Science has a duty to address the hidden sides of society. Could these robots actually replace humans, and what does current research say about where we are headed?Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here: https://tud.link/uptuvcProduced by BioS students at TU Dresden with support of BioS Reports and SLUB Dresden.Producers and Editorial Team: Clara Boehme, Jenny Kurth,

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35:34

Science Communication: What Is That?

Science Unpacked: The BioS Podcast ·

2025/07/21

In our first episode, we take a trip back to the origins of the journal BioS Reports with our guests Helen Rothfuß, Simon Schäfer and Klaus Reinhardt.We'll look at science communication: what it is, why it's important and why scientists should get involved.Follow us on Instagram: @biosreportsCheck out our journal here: https://tud.link/uptuvcIf you got curious and want to read the articles we were talking about:- Issue 1 (Asian Palm Civet, Nobrl prize winner)- Issue 9 (Health Benefits of Cold

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