Are you curious about the link between amyloid-like assemblies and cancer? Join Jeroen Schreel and Chloe Kirk, a PhD candidate in biochemistry at the University of Miami, as they explore the fascinating world of these structures. Discover what amyloid-like assemblies are, where they can be found and gain insights into their role in cancer and neurodegenerative diseasesFollow Chloe for more insights into the life of a biochemistry scientist:Chloe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chloe.the.scientist/Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Have you ever wondered what proteins are? Join Jeroen Schreel and Daniel Fried, an upperschool science teacher at the Pingrey school and the founder of Biochemistry Literacy for Kids, as they dive into the fascinating world of protein structure and fluorescence. Discover the latest research and learn how children can become fluent in biochemistry.Follow Daniel for more information on biochemistry literacy for kids:Daniel's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daniel.bennett.fried/Daniel's Twitter: https://twitter.com/DanielFried2BLFK site: https://biochemistryliteracyforkids.comDon't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Join Jeroen Schreel and Graham Lau, an astrobiologist at Blue Marble Space Institute of Science and the host of the 'Ask an Astrobiologist' show, as they uncover the secrets of the origins of life, the search for extraterrestrial life and the changing distance between the moon and earth. Don't miss out on fascinating interstellar facts and life advice from Graham. Follow Graham for some fun interstellar facts and great life advice:Graham's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosmobiologist/Graham's Twitter: https://twitter.com/cosmobiologistDon’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Beth Webb, a postdoctoral researcher in platelet biology at the University of Leeds, and Emilia Angelillo, a science technician at Sancton Wood School. Together they will discuss the function of platelets, how platelets are linked to cardiovascular disease, and how the interaction between platelets and chemicals is tested.Follow Beth for some great insights into the life of a platelet researcher!Beth's YouTube channel: @BethologyScience Beth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_bethology/Follow Emilia for some awesome videos of short experiments (with explanation) in the lab!Emilia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilia.science/Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Ruben Van de Vijver, a postdoctoral researcher in chemical engineering at Ghent University, and Robin Van de Casteele, a criminologist currently working in schooling for people in jail. Together they will discuss chemical reaction speed, what needs to be considered when using biodiesels in the petrochemical industry, and what radical chemistry really is.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Lawrence M. Krauss, professor emeritus in theoretical physics focussing on elementary-particle physics and cosmology. He is the author of popular science book such as ‘The Physics of Star Trek’, ‘A Universe From Nothing’ and ‘The Greatest Story Ever Told’ and currently functions as director of ‘the Origins project’ and host of ‘The origins Podcast’. His co-host is Jonas Delva, an RnD scientist in vaccine research. Together they will discuss how the age of the universe was determined, why the solar system is not an atom and what quantum entanglement really is.If you want to watch the event Lawrence mentioned online, you can do so by subscribing to his substack: https://lawrencekrauss.substack.com/p/welcome-to-critical-massDon’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Greeshma Gowda, a PhD student in Fluid Mechanics at Vrije Universiteit Brussels, and Thomas Lebbe, a PhD candidate in macroeconomics with a passion for history. Together they will discuss vertical-axis wind turbine synchronization and whether these wind turbines could help mitigate the energy crisis.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Liselotte De Ligne, a postdoctoral researcher in Wood Technology at Ghent University, and Ott Kangur, a software quality assurance engineer. Together they will discuss fungal wood decay and some new research avenues that are being explored like wood-based glass (yes, transparent wood!).Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Welcome to the eighth episode of Apple Finch Pudding, your gateway into the world of science. In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Dave Goulson, a professor of Biology at University of Sussex, and Olga Bogdańska, the creator of the Apiculture Studio. Together they will discuss the difficulties that bumblebees encounter due to diseases and climate change, how smart bumblebees really are and how we can help bumblebees thrive.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page

Welcome to the seventh episode of Apple Finch Pudding, your gateway into the world of science. In this episode, Jeroen Schreel is joined by Teresa E. Gimeno, a researcher at the Basque Centre for Climate Change and CREAF, and Ahmad Fuadi, the internationally acclaimed Indonesian author of ‘The land of five towers’. Together they will discuss how plants work and how they can influence the climate.Don’t forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page