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Beyond Lab Walls is Salk's podcast that highlights cutting-edge science and the researchers making it all possible. On the podcast, hosts Isabella Davis and Nicole Mlynaryk interview Salk's internationally renowned and award-winning scientists to explore the very foundations of life, and learn about new understandings in neuroscience, genetics, immunology, plant biology and more. Beyond Lab Walls ... more

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Terrence Sejnowski, PhD, is a professor, head of the Computational Neurobiology Laboratory, and holder of the Francis Crick Chair at Salk, and he's played a hand in two entirely new scientific fields emerging—first computational neuroscience, then Ne... more

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Salk scientist Christian Metallo, PhD, weighs in on the pros and cons of GLP-1 drugs and gives us a sneak peek into how metabolism research at Salk could inspire the next generation of obesity and weight management treatments.

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While you might not appreciate a shipment of live, wriggling lamprey, Joseph Herdy, PhD, will tell you the parasitic fish can actually teach us quite a bit about our own genomes. Studying lamprey set Herdy off on a genomic journey, as he continued ov... more

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On October 30, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET, the Salk Institute holds a special live, video edition of our Beyond Lab Walls podcast as we explore why science can't wait. Salk's Vice President of Advancement Michelle Chamberlain will host an in... more

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Terrence Sejnowski
Computational neuroscientist and pioneer of modern AI
Salk Institute
Episode: Terrence Sejnowski chats chatbots and what we can learn at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Christian Metallo
Salk scientist specializing in chemical engineering and metabolism research
Salk Institute
Episode: What's next for GLP-1 weight loss drugs?
Aksinya Derevyanko
Molecular biologist studying synapses and Alzheimer's disease
Salk Institute
Episode: Aksinya Derevyanko talks creative ties between dance and neuroscience
Irene Lopéz Gutiérrez
Postdoctoral researcher at Salk in the lab of Professor Susan Kaech
Salk Institute
Episode: Irene Lopéz Gutiérrez advocates for interdisciplinary Alzheimer's research
Kay Watt
Program manager of Salk's Harnessing Plants Initiative
Salk Institute
Episode: Kay Watt is harnessing plants to save the planet
Dan Hollern
Immunologist and assistant professor at Salk Institute.
Salk Institute
Episode: Daniel Hollern on B cells and breast cancer
Lara Labarta-Bajo
Postdoctoral researcher in Nicola Allen's lab
Salk Institute
Episode: Lara Labarta-Bajo explains how infections affect your brain
Laura Mainz
Cancer biologist studying autophagy at the Salk Institute
Salk Institute
Episode: Laura Mainz on stopping cancer before it starts
Pam Maher
Trained biochemist and cell biologist at the Salk Institute
Salk Institute
Episode: Pamela Maher lets us in on plants' medicinal secrets

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Isabella Davis
Host of Beyond Lab Walls, affiliated with Salk Institute.
Nicole Mlynaryk
Co-host of Beyond Lab Walls, affiliated with Salk Institute.

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Terrence Sejnowski chats chatbots and what we can learn at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Q: Why is it important to involve philosophers in AI discussions?
Philosophers help address foundational issues such as bias, meaning, and ethics in AI, guiding how we regulate technology and how to frame responsible use as AI systems scale and influence society.
Terrence Sejnowski chats chatbots and what we can learn at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Q: What best practices would you recommend for using ChatGPT in professional settings?
First, define the system's role by specifying the persona it should adopt, then iterate with clear prompts and feedback. Also, treat interactions as collaborative—polite guidance tends to yield better results, and using AI as a partner rather than a replacement can improve outcomes in medical contexts.
Terrence Sejnowski chats chatbots and what we can learn at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Q: How do modern neural networks relate to understanding the brain today?
Neural networks serve as computational proxies to test how brains might solve problems; larger, deeper networks trained on vast data give insight into how the brain might represent information and how specialized projections influence behavior, while still requiring experimental validation from neuroscience.
Terrence Sejnowski chats chatbots and what we can learn at the intersection of AI and neuroscience
Q: What was it like being there in the early days and watching the science take shape?
The early neuroscience meetings were overwhelming with tens of thousands of attendees, many talks in parallel, and a sea of posters. This catalyzed the realization that mathematics and biophysics could illuminate neural dynamics, leading him to set up his lab to explore nonlinear dynamics and population-level neuron behavior.
Joseph Herdy talks zombie cells, selfish genes, and Alzheimer's disease
Q: Is this jumping genes phenomenon unique to neurons?
While it primarily occurs in neurons, it can also happen in other cells, but the scale seems higher in neurons because they represent a significant portion of brain cells.

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A science-forward show with hosts who bring researchers from a premier institute to the mic, exploring how cutting-edge biology and neuroscience intersect with technology and real-world applications. Episodes span topics such as AI and neuroscience, metabolism and drug development, neurodegeneration, perception and memory, and interdisciplinary research that bridges biology with engineering, ethics, and education. The conversations are personable and career-spanning, often weaving in mentorship, institutional culture, and practical guidance for researchers and curious listeners alike. A standout aspect is the blend of deep scientific detail with accessible storytelling, making it useful for listeners who want to understand complex biology a... more

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