Research Digest

Research Digest

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  • Heparan Sulfate, Glycan Nanostructure, Expansion Microscopy | Research Digest | S2E1

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussedthe article titled “Dynamic Changes in Heparan Sulfate Nanostructure in Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Differentiation”, published in ACS Nano (2023). We spoke with the lead author, Dr. Deena Al Mahbuba, about the background of the research work, its major findings, and future perspectives.


    THIS EPISODE on YOUTUBE

    https://youtu.be/rtVNZWDLmtU


    ARTICLE LINK

    https://pubs.acs.org/doi/full/10.1021/acsnano.2c10072


    TIMESTAMPS

    00:00 – Introduction

    01:20 – Career journey of the author

    04:45 – Introducing the author

    05:30 – Starting the project and the knowledge gap

    11:30 – Heparan sulfate proteoglycans and their importance

    15:40 – Expansion microscopy

    22:00 – Major findings and observations

    32:00 – Role of heparan sulfate in the fate decision of hematopoietic stem cells

    38:20 – Challenges of the project

    43:40 – Message to the young scientists

    47 min
  • Emtiaz Ahmed on Biosensors, Cancer Diagnosis, Immune Checkpoint Proteins | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E12

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussedthe article titled “A mesoporous gold biosensor to investigate immune checkpoint protein heterogeneity in single lung cancer cells”, published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics Journal by Elsevier (Vol. 249, 2024). We talked with the leading author, Emtiaz Ahmed, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.

     

    YOUTUBE LINK


    GUEST PROFILE LINK

     

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE LINK

    36 min
  • Arif Mohammad Tanmoy on Paratyphoid, Genomic Diversity, AMR and Vaccine | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E11

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussedthe article titled “Paratype: a genotyping tool for Salmonella Paratyphi A reveals its global genomic diversity”, published in Nature Communications; Vol 13: 7912 (2022). We talked with the leading author, Dr. Arif Mohammad Tanmoy, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.

     

    GUEST INTRODUCTION

    Arif Mohammad Tanmoy, Ph.D.

    Associate Scientist, Child Health Research Foundation (CHRF), Bangladesh


     YOUTUBE LINK

    https://youtu.be/OTZJADfMwzs


    ARTICLE LINK

    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-35587-6

    1 hr 2 min
  • Md Mamun Monir on Cholera Pandemic, Genomic Evolution, Antibiotic Resistance | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E10

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussedthe article titled “Genomic attributes of Vibrio cholerae O1responsible for 2022 massive cholera outbreak in Bangladesh”, published in Nature Communications journal (2023). We talked with the leading author, Dr. Md Mamun Monir, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.

     

    GUEST INTRODUCTION

    Md Mamun Monir, Ph.D.

    Assistant Scientist, icddr,b

     

    YOUTUBE LINK

    https://youtu.be/m66YIRc3wec 


    ARTICLE LINK

    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36687-7

    39 min
  • Mohammad Nazim on Embryonic Stem Cell, Neuron Development, Chromatin Modifier | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E9

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussedthe article titled “Alternative splicing of a chromatin modifier alters the transcriptional regulatory programs of stem cell maintenance and neuronal differentiation”, published in Cell Stem Cell, Volume 31:5, (2024). We talked with the leading author, Mohammad Nazim, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.

     

    GUEST INTRODUCTION

    Mohammad Nazim

    Assistant Project Scientist,University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA)

     

    ARTICLE LINK

    https://www.cell.com/cell-stem-cell/fulltext/S1934-5909(24)00128-0


    YOUTUBE LINK

    https://youtu.be/C_YCZfKC8l8

    55 min
  • M Sadman Sakib on Epigenetics, Learning & Memory, Neuron Regulation | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E8

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussed the article titled “Postnatal expression of the lysine methyltransferase SETD1B is essential for learning and the regulation of neuron‐enriched genes”, published in EMBO Journal in 2021. We talked with one of the first authors, M SADMAN SAKIB, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.


    GUEST: M Sadman Sakib, Ph.D.

    Current affiliation: Research Associate, Evotec SE (Germany)

     

    ORIGINAL ARTICLE LINK

    https://www.embopress.org/doi/full/10.15252/embj.2020106459

    FIND THE HOST ON SOCIAL MEDIA

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/hbnnbd/ 

    41 min
  • Mohammed Ferdaus on Hypertension, Salt balance, Protein activation | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E7 (Bangla)

    In this episode of the ResearchDigest Podcast, we discussed the article titled “Kinase Scaffold Cab39 Is Necessary for Phospho-Activation of the Thiazide-Sensitive NCC”, published in HYPERTENSION JOURNAL (2024). We talked with the leading author, Mohammed Zubaerul Ferdaus, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.

     

    GUEST AFFILIATION

    Research Faculty 
    Vanderbilt University Medical Center

     

    ARTICLE LINK

    https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/HYPERTENSIONAHA.123.22464

    43 min
  • Md Rezaul Islam on Mental illness, Schizophrenia, microRNA, microglia | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E6 (Bangla)

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussed the article titled “Regulation of Zbp1 by miR-99b-5p in microglia controls the development of schizophrenia-like symptoms in mice”, published in EMBO Journal (Volume 43(8):1420-1444) in 2024. We talked with the leading author, Md Rezaul Islam, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.


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    Keywords: #researchdigest #schizophrenia #neuroscience #microRNA #mentalhealth #ResearchCommunity #sciencecommunication #sciencetalks #researchpublication

    38 min
  • Mirazul Islam on Stem Cell Development, Lineage Tracking, CRISPR, & Cancer | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E5 (Bangla)

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussed the article “Temporal recording of mammalian development and precancer” published in Nature Journal (Volume 634, 1187–1195) in 2024.

    We talked with the leading author, Mirazul Islam, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.


    Original Research Article

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    Research Digest on YouTube


    #researchdigest #stemcell #cancer #tumorigenesis #genetics

    #CRISPR #ResearchCommunity #sciencecommunication #sciencetalks #researchpublication

    42 min
  • Mohammad Arif Rahman on Potential HIV Vaccine, mucosal immunization, nanoparticle | Research Digest with Hasan | S1E4 (Bangla)

    In this episode of the Research Digest Podcast, we discussed

    the article titled “Loss of HIV candidate vaccine efficacy in male macaques by mucosal nanoparticle immunization rescued by V2-specific response”, published in Nature Communications Journal (Volume 15, Article Number 9102).

    Here we have talked with the leading author, Mohammad Arif Rahman, about the background of the research work, major findings, and future perspectives.

     

    DISCLAIMER: The views expressed are those of Dr. Rahman and

    should not be interpreted as representing the positions of the U.S. government or the National Institutes of Health.

     

    • Original Article Link
    • Find the Author Here
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    • #researchdigest #immunology #HIV #vaccinology #immunization #nanoparticles #ResearchCommunity #sciencecommunication #sciencetalks

      #researchpublication


      35 min

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    This podcast platform is dedicated to advancing science communication by spotlighting groundbreaking and influential research. Through engaging interviews with the authors of these scientific publications, we explore their motivations, challenges, and the broader impact of their work. Our in-depth discussions provide listeners with a deeper understanding of cutting-edge advancements across a variety of life sciences disciplines. Stay tuned.