The DeSci Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast! We are excited to have Nadia Asparouhova, an independent researcher and author of "Working in Public: The Making and Maintenance of Open Source Software", as our guest today.

In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the world of early-stage science funding and philanthropy. We discuss the role philanthropy plays in society and how it has evolved over the years. We also explore new funding mechanisms that have emerged to revolutionize the landscape of early-stage science, as well as the limitations and setbacks associated with these new funding mechanisms.

Additionally, we discuss the political challenges of early-stage science funding and the pivotal role that government and individual patrons should play in supporting early-stage science.

Please refer to the timestamps below to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the podcast.

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⭐ Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

01:40 The role of philanthropy.

03:16 What drove your interest in science funding?

05:00 The uniqueness of tech

06:19 Understanding early stage science

08:27 New funding mechanisms for early stage science

13:02 Limitations to the new funding mechanisms

16:09 Importance of peer review

18:25 Common misconceptions about early stage science funding

21:47 Evolution of philanthropy

27:18 Philanthropy and the government

29:35 Political Challenges of early-stage science Funding

35:25 Legitimacy in early stage science funding

41:47 Science philanthropy: Then & Now

47:23 Outro

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Nadia: https://twitter.com/nayafia

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. Today, we had the privilege of having Dr. Martin-Immanuel Bittner as our guest. He is the CEO of Arctoris, which is the world's first fully automated platform for drug discovery, focused on accelerating the drug discovery process.

In this episode, we explore a variety of fascinating topics related to drug discovery. Dr. Bittner shares insights on the story behind building Arctoris and its mission to accelerate the drug discovery process. We also talk about how the drug development process has evolved over the years and the need to automate drug discovery research.

Other topics discussed were challenges stemming from the lack of rigorous funding in biotech, common misconceptions about automation, and many more.

Please feel free to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:38 Intro

1:18 About Arctoris

2:52 What drove your interests in building Arctoris

4:23 Learnings from running Arctoris

5:53 What area needs more focus

8:03 Common misconceptions about automation

10:01 Flexibility in automation

13:44 Underexploited areas

16:09 Antibiotic resistance problem

17:58 Funding structures for Biotech companies

20:15 Investing in Biotech

22:38 The private sector and Academia

25:00 Changing beliefs on the need of automation in drug discovery

27:08 Contentious issues within your field

29:06 Implicit knowledge in drug discovery

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Martin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinimmanuelbittner/?originalSubdomain=uk

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast! Today, we had the privilege of having Martin Karlsson as our special guest. Martin is the CEO of Lateral, an innovative web app designed for scientists, enabling them to read, find, share, and organize their research seamlessly in a single platform for enhanced efficiency.

In this episode, we delve into a wide range of intriguing topics. Martin shares insights on Lateral's AI tools and the best way to effectively utilize these tools. We also dive into the future of research, gaining profound insights into the untapped potential within the field.

We then explored the cutting-edge capabilities of AI, the importance of retaining human agency in the research process, and the need to ensure the transfer of knowledge across generations.

Feel free to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the Podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:48 Intro

1:26 About Lateral

2:35 Best way to utilize Lateral AI tools

3:40 Key takeaways from building Lateral

06:09 What drove your interest in DeSci

07:47 The Future of Research

11:03 Underexploited areas in DeSci

12:50 Managing differing opinions in DeSci

14:22 Limits of outsourcing research

16:00 Retaining human agency in the research process

20:36 What key areas would you develop if Lateral secured more funding?

21:53 Challenges of running Lateral

25:05 What are you skeptical about?

26:28 Valuable tacit knowledge about Desci

30:55 Learnings from past experiences

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Martin: https://twitter.com/jmartink

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast! In this one, we were joined by Niklas Rindtorff, a physician-scientist and co-founder of LabDAO, an online community of life scientists collaborating to make life scientific tools more accessible.

In this episode, Niklas shares insights about the benefits of conducting life science research online, how scientific research has evolved over the years and the importance of collaboration within the scientific community.

Going further, we delve into the complex topic of ownership rights within decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and how LabDAO navigates this space.

We also highlight some underappreciated aspects of academia and compare the dynamics of building in the private and public sectors as well as common misconceptions about these sectors. Niklas also shares some valuable knowledge about Decentralized Science, drawing from his own personal experiences and expertise.

Feel free to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the Podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:54 Intro

1:33 About LabDAO

3:32 Why do life science research online?

06:42 Ownership rights within DAOs

12:11 Valuable insights you wish you had before starting LabDAO

13:19 How have these new insights shaped LabDAO's structure?

15:18 Overlooked areas in Decentralized Science

16:43 Differences in the private and public sector

18:48 Building in the public sector vs private sector

23:23 Underappreciated aspects of Academia

26:20 Conflicting viewpoints on LabDAO’s operational strategies

31:46 Valuable tacit knowledge about DeSci.

36:18 What key areas would you build on if LabDAO secured more funding?

37:10 Misconceptions about Web 3

39:28 Overlooked areas in Decentralized Science

40:37 What we are building at LabDAO and how to get involved

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Lea Degen (host): https://twitter.com/lealeata

Niklas: https://twitter.com/Niklas_TR

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. In this episode, we were joined by Dr. Emil Kendziorra and Kai Micah Mills, co-initiators of CryoDAO, a decentralized community dedicated to advancing cryopreservation research.

In this podcast, we discuss the field of cryonics, including its origins and how it has evolved over the years. Dr. Emil and Mills also explain how cryopreservation works, the underexploited areas in the field of Cryonics, and how it should be Improved.

We also address some of the common misconceptions about cryopreservation and recommended resources for those interested in learning more about Cryonics.

Finally, our guests share their thoughts on what the future of cryonics might hold and discuss some of the most contentious topics in the field.

Feel free to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the Podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

1:07 Brief overview of the field of Cryonics

3:45 Origin and Evolution of Cryonics

5:51 How does Cryopreservation work?

7:00 What drove your interest in Cryonics?

10:13 Underexploited areas in Cryonics.

11:36 What is the strongest argument against Cryonics?

13:35 How public perception of Cryonics has developed over the years.

16:29 Why pets instead of humans?

18:08 Why did you become a DAO?

22:43 Areas of overlap in cryonics.

25:32 The future of Cryonics.

28:37 What is the most contentious topic in Cryonics?

30:44 Common misconceptions about cryopreservation

33:27 Resources for people interested in the field of Cryonics.

35:39 How to get involved.

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Lea Degen (host): https://twitter.com/lealeata

Kai Micah Mills: https://twitter.com/kaimicahmills

Dr. Emil Kendziorra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilkendziorra/

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. In this one, we had the pleasure of talking with Laura Minquini, who is leading AthenaDAO, a community-led movement that is improving female reproductive health through the identification, financing, and support of research projects that are working on its potential cures. We talked about Laura's story, the global panorama of the problem that she is solving, and the journey and projections of the organization that she founded and bio.xyz helped shape.

Navigate through the topics discussed in this podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:55 Intro

1:50 About Laura Minquini

8:36 About AthenaDAO

11:21 Research in Female Reproductive Health Overview

15:49 AthenaDAO structure and projects in its pipeline

23:26 AthenaDAO's first IP-NFT

26:10 Aging & Fertility

33:41 Why scientists choose to join AthenaDAO

39:44 Bio.xyz acceleration journey

43:23 Strategies to raise awareness

47:35 How to Contribute to AthenaDAO

51:34 What would happen if AthenaDAO succeeds

54:18 Outro

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Aastha (host): https://twitter.com/aasthajs

Laura Minquini: https://twitter.com/LauraMinquini

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. In this episode, we were joined by ValleyDAO's Co-founder, Albert Anis, and Communications Lead, Morgan Richards.

In this video, Albert Anis and Morgan Richards provide a deep dive into the interesting field of Synthetic Biology, and the significant role that ValleyDAO plays in driving innovation in this area.

We also explored the traditional funding model for Synthetic Biology and the difficulties it presents for researchers. They then emphasize the need for a new, decentralized approach to funding and the importance of collaboration in the research field.

Albert and Morgan also go on to discuss the challenges of building in DeSci, and ValleyDAO's unique approach to incubating new projects, which involves providing funding, expertise, and a supportive community for researchers.

Feel free to navigate through any of the topics discussed in the Podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:40 Intro

1:18 Albert Anis’ Background

6:26 What drove your interest in Synthetic Biology?

11:19 About Valley DAO

15:33 What is Synthetic Biology?

19:58 The problem of the traditional model of funding Synthetic Biology.

24:42 What areas are ValleyDAO focused on?

31:26 ValleyDAO’s process of incubating other projects

36:23 Value of Web 3 tools to Synthetic Bio Researchers

41:20 Challenges of building in DeSci

45:50 Areas of Overlap in ValleyDAO

47:40 ValleyDAO upcoming projects

50:14 How to get involved

50:41 Outro

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Alex LaBossiere (Host): https://twitter.com/adlabossiere

Albert Anis: https://twitter.com/thealbertanis

Morgan Richards: https://twitter.com/Mxltiplex

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. In this episode, we had the pleasure of talking with Andrew Verbinnen and Andrew Bakst from HairDAO, the second BioDAO ever to mint an IP-NFT. Their mission is to turn hair loss into a problem of the past by funding assets that they believe will accelerate its cure. Throughout the conversation, we delve into a variety of fascinating topics related to hair loss.

We explore the bigger picture of this issue and highlight the crucial role of DeSci in expediting the discovery of solutions. And our guests also provide valuable insights gained from their experience in building in this ecosystem, shining a light on the HairDAO community, as well as the exciting projects that they have funded and upcoming initiatives.

Navigate through the topics discussed in this podcast using the timestamps below.

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⭐ Timestamps:

0:23 Intro

01:08 About Andrew Verbinnen

03:01 About Andrew Bakst

04:11 Why HairDAO

05:50 Hair Loss Research & Solutions State

10:17 Hair Loss Multiphase Problem

11:57 HairDAO Community

15:05 HairDAO’s First IP-NFT

16:53 Study of Prof. Ralf Paus

19:41 Crypto & Global Cooperation

20:37 First Patient Database in DeSci

22:43 Importance of IP-NFTs

25:02 Learnings from Building a BioDAO

27:01 HairDAO Vision

27:58 HairDAO Upcoming Initatives

31:11 Outro

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Andrew Verbinnen: https://twitter.com/VerbinnenAndrew

Andrew Bakst: https://twitter.com/andrew_bakst

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Welcome to this episode of the DeSci Podcast, where we dive deep into the technology behind IP-NFTs and explore the possibilities of decentralized data storage. 

In this episode, Stefan Adolf, a senior web3 engineer at Molecule, and Benji Leibowitz, a former biotech venture capitalist and now a product manager at Molecule, discuss the modularity of IP-NFTs, the advantages of ERC721, 1155, and 3525 token standards.

We also discuss the benefits of Arweave and IPFS for metadata and storage, Lit Protocol and unlocking data, custodial wallets and MPC providers, the SDK for developers, and the possibilities of permissionless minting and open source strategies with v2 and v3 of the IP-NFT.

We hope you can learn a lot about the amazing possibilities of the decentralized tech stack and how you can build with IP-NFTs with this episode and feel free to use the timestamps below to navigate through the episode. 

Navigate through the topics discussed in this podcast using the timestamps below.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - 01:42 Intro

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Heinrich Tessendorf (Host): https://twitter.com/Heintess_GM

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Welcome to another episode of the DeSci Podcast. In this episode, Vera Gorbunova, endowed Professor of Biology at the University of Rochester, co-director of the Rochester Aging Research Center, and co-founder of the new journal Aging Biology, run by scientists for scientists, shares with us a bit of her vast knowledge in the field of Longevity. She talked about the problems of the current scientific system, the partnership that her laboratory made with VitaDAO, and about the research that she is currently carrying out.  

Navigate through the topics discussed in this podcast using the timestamps below.

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Timestamps: 

0:42 Intro

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Sebastian Brunemeier (Host): https://twitter.com/sebastian_gero  

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