Cell Podcast

In this edition, we hear about how bacteria may influence the reproduction of other species, with John Clardy and Nicole King from Cell (00:00); how new technology is making windows smart about light and temperature, with Michael McGehee from Joule (10:35); and a behind-the-scenes peek at first year of the new journal Chem with Editor Rob Eagling (18:15).

In this edition, we hear about a new hacker-based approach to solving healthcare problems with Christopher Lee from Cell Systems (00:00); how elephant seals use rhythm to communicate, with Isabelle Charrier from Current Biology (9:15); what neuroscientists can teach us about concussions, with Christopher Giza from Neuron (16:30); and tips on how to write a great scientific abstract with Brian Plosky (24:50).

In this edition, we hear about a new topical drug that has the ability to darken the skin, with David Fisher, from Cell Reports (00:00); how sense of smell may be tied to metabolism and weight control, with Andrew Dillin, from Cell Metabolism (12:08); and tips on how to make the most out of your next scientific conference, with Shawnna Buttery (19:15).

In this edition, we’ll hear about a caterpillar that eats plastic with Paolo Bombelli and Christopher Howe, Current Biology (01:10); what researchers found when they recorded from students’ brains during a biology class with David Poeppel, Current Biology (09:22); how an artificial tongue can identify different whiskeys with Uwe Bunz, Chem (17:52); what anti-flu compounds may lurk inside a species of frog with Joshy Jacob, Immunity (23:07); and some personal reflections on the March for Science, with Stephen Matheson (28:12).

In this edition, we learn about how sleep changes with age, with Matthew Walker Neuron (00:00), how a genetic mutation in some people is linked to “night owl” behavior with Mike Young Cell (11:40), and what obese fruit flies can teach us about the relationship between weight and the weather, with Aurelio Teleman Developmental Cell (18:50).

In this edition, we take a look at the science behind superhuman memory and whether it’s trainable, with Martin Dresler, Neuron (0:00); how happy parrots spread their good humor, with Raoul Schwing, Current Biology (10:40); and how environmental conservation efforts can help spread peace, with Alexandre Roulin, Trends in Ecology and Evolution (16:40). Also, Editor Milka Kostic shares advice on how to give a great scientific presentation (24:00).

In this edition, we learn about how synthetic pot carries more dangers than traditional marijuana, with Paul Prather and Bill Fantegrossi, Trends in Pharmacological Sciences (0:00), and how bacteria can be manipulated to generate energy, with Guillermo Bazan, Chem (12:30). We’ll also take a look at how animals with very different visual systems see the world with Jennifer Levine (19:40).

In this edition, we find out why female killer whales are one of only three species to undergo menopause, with Darren Croft, Current Biology (0:00) and how the vaginal microbiome influences a woman’s risk for HIV, with Douglas Kwon, Immunity (9:40), and TiCS editor Rebecca Schwarzlose shares advice on how to write a Review article that people will rush to read (17:10).

In this edition, we’ll hear about a child mummy that reveals surprising news about the smallpox virus with Hendrik Poinar, Current Biology (0:00), a new technique to eliminate fear memories from the brain with Wu-Zhou Yang, Neuron (10:10), the scoop on the Reviews Portal at Cell Press (17:15), and a round-up of science-themed book recommendations from readers at Cell Press (19:50)!

In this edition, we learn about the superhighway of nerves that connects the two halves of the human brain with Ilan Gobius, Cell Reports (0:00), why naked mole rats don’t feel pain with Gary Lewin, Cell Reports (8:00), and the prospects for unisex birth control with Polina Lishko, Trends in Biochemical Sciences (14:40).