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Hello! We are a team of scientists and science enthusiasts who want to show the world that science is for everyone, by building a network of people sharing, listening to, and asking questions about scientific stories. Welcome to The Interactome! For more content, including blog posts and our biographies, visit interactomemedia.org
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
On this edition of Interactome Science Stories, it's Lauren, Joe and Pickle's turns to talk about what in the world of science has impacted them! From islands in the sky, to the story of Emily Whitehead, to the importance of learning from your mistakes, we hope to inspire and entertain with these short stories. So gather 'round and settle in as we take you through some of our favorite science stories.
Audio/Video Editing: Sam Pickell
Artwork: Maia Reyes
Intro/Outro Music: Geovane Bruno - Dancing In The Future
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:21 Lauren's Story: Guyanese Tepui, the islands in the sky
11:03 Examples of science outside of the lab
17:02 Joe's Story: Emily Whitehead
34:43 Pickle's Story: Overcoming failure, hard drive edition
47:54 Conclusion
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
On this episode of the Interactome, we speak with astrophysicist Kenneth Lin about space, physics, astronomy, and more! How does one study space from a lab? And how does the James Webb telescope produce such beautiful pictures of space? Join Joe, Natalie, Sarah, and Kenneth as they talk all about astrophysics.
Note: Kenneth informed us that a teaspoon of neutron star material does not in fact have the same mass as the earth. A more accurate statement is that a teaspoon of material from a neutron star weighs as much as Mount Everest, or that a sphere about 300 meters in diameter made of neutron star material would weigh as much as the earth. The main point is that neutron starts are UNIMAGINABLY dense.
Audio/Video Editing: Sam Pickell
Artwork: Maia Reyes
Intro/Outro Music: Geovane Bruno - Dancing In The Future
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 Meet special guest Kenneth
6:12 How do physicists see the world?
12:20 Discussion on precision vs accuracy
19:00 Kenneth's class Order of Magnitude Physics
23:30 Astrophysics vs Astronomy
26:17 How to think like a physicist
31:45 Joe and Kenneth ask the real questions
36:20 What Kenneth's field is like
47:11 Particle physics
49:55 Discussion on dark matter
56:57 Kenneth's day to day
1:01:07 Where in the world is Kenneth Lin?
1:04:53 Discussion on the James Webb telescope
1:12:30 Conclusion
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Have you ever wondered about the yearly flu vaccine? What goes into it, how it changes year to year, how the vaccine has evolved alongside the flu itself? Join special guest Erin Deans, along with Natalie, Sam, and Maia as they discuss the flu and the flu vaccine. This episode is bound to teach you something new that you may not have already known about the flu!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:13 Introducing Erin
2:57 Erin's background
6:38 How viruses get into cells
9:49 What is the flu?
14:39 Where the flu comes from
16:40 Why there is a yearly flu shot
20:30 How has the flu evolved?
24:21 How vaccines are made
26:03 The role each hemisphere plays for the other's flu season
26:37 Does weather affect susceptibility to the flu?
28:28 Why does flu vaccine effectiveness vary each year?
32:32 Discussion on how flu strains can come and go
37:12 General discussion on vaccines
39:09 Herd immunity
44:44 The future of vaccines
52:53 Final thoughts on the flu for the 2022-23 flu season
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Architect Ewan Ellis joins Joe, Maia and Sam to discuss how research labs are built. We cover everything from the planning process to the plumbing, and along the way talk about the challenges and triumphs of building all kinds of research facilities. If you work in a lab, or have only just driven past one, this is an episode that you won't want to miss!
Content warning: Contains mentions of animal research and accidental research animal death.
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
4:54 Introducing Ewan
10:50 What does Ewan do
13:24 What would you need to know when contracting for a lab
19:53 What happens after you agree to a design
24:00 Stories from the job
32:40 General build process
40:13 What a normal timeframe looks like
42:42 How utilities fit in to the picture
51:19 What would Ewan want the science community to know about labs
59:18 Wrapping up
Monday Oct 17, 2022
Monday Oct 17, 2022
This episode of the Interactome features Sam, Sarah, and Natalie as they each tell a science story that resonates with them. Each member brings their own unique spin on what a science story is to them, as they discuss topics ranging from famous photos to clarinets. Join us for some thought provoking and entertaining discussion as we tell our stories, and be sure to share your science story with us on social media or in the comments after the episode!
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Meeting this episode's members
3:00 - Sam's Story: Radithor
17:37 - Radium Girls
20:25 - Sarah's Story: Music
41:48 - Natalie's Story: Reading Books
1:01:27 - Sam's challenge to the audience
1:04:37 - Outro
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Monday Sep 26, 2022
Welcome back to another episode of the Interactome. In this episode, Joe, Lauren, Maia, and Pickle discuss the process of applying to grad school. We focus on grad school as it applies to the sciences, from a Master's degree to an MD PhD. If you have ever thought "is grad school right for me?" or have been curious about what it's like to be a grad student, this is the episode for you!
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:49 - Meeting our new member: Pickle
5:15 - Lauren's start to her PhD program
7:38 - Maia's experience mid-way through her PhD program
21:29 - Joe's start to his MD PhD program
33:57 - Pickle's experience having completed his Master's degree
42:06 - Timeline & what to know before applying for grad school
53:40 - Is grad school for everyone?
1:02:12 - Advice for choosing a program
1:07:20 - Useful resources
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Monday Aug 22, 2022
Marine scientist Jess Veo joins Sarah, Maia and Sam to discuss fishing, conservation, and the seafood industry in New England. We talk about sustainability in the seafood industry, how marine mammals interact with fisheries, and how scientists can work together with people who work on fishing boats to keep animals like whales and seals safe. Join us to learn about lobster fishing, hear some anecdotes about clam bakes and fishing TV shows (and at least one Oscar-winning movie), and much, much more.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
On this episode of The Interactome, meet Ronnie Abolafia-Rosenzweig, PhD, a scientist whose research helps predict fires! Join Natalie and Lauren as we talk about the western fire season, machine learning, Ronnie's predictions for the 2022 season, and more!
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
This month, join Sam, Sarah, Natalie, and Joe as we share stories and tips on research and sources. From PubMed and preprints to anecdotes of validating sources and Dairy Law, this episode is one you don't want to miss!
Got a research story to share or want to join the conversation? Visit us at interactomemedia.org and on our socials! We look forward to hearing from you.
Monday May 16, 2022
Monday May 16, 2022
What exactly are stem cells, and why are they special? And why are there ethical controversies behind them? Join Maia, Lauren, and Sarah as they discuss the science, medical applications, and bioethics of stem cells.
Editor’s note
CRISPR-Cas9 genetic editing of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to cure the sickle cell anemia mutation is still in early clinical trials - there is no concrete news about long term effects the patients are experiencing. Other stem-cell based strategies (such as approaches to turn on fetal hemoglobin and HSC transplants from healthy donors) have been successful and alleviate patient symptoms!
If you are considering a regenerative medicine product and would like more information on how it is regulated, whether it is FDA approved, and more, we encourage you to email ocod@fda.hhs.gov or call 800-835-4709 for more information.