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Discovery Matters

Discovery Matters
Drug Discovery
Biotechnology
Lipid Nanoparticles
Personalized Medicine
Artificial Intelligence
RNA
Diagnostics
Cancer Treatment
Antibody Drug Conjugates
Patient-Derived Organoids
Ovarian Cancer
Ethics In AI
Precision Medicine
AI
Data Privacy
Protein Folding
Infectious Diseases
Vaccines
Gene Editing
Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

A collection of stories and insights on matters of discovery that advance life sciences. Brought to you by the curious people at Cytiva.

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In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore both sides of the gene‑editing coin: the tools that cut DNA and the technologies that safely deliver them where they need to go.

First, we’re joined by Dr. Stephan Riesenberg from the Max Planck Insti... more

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In this episode, we talk with Prof. Tej Pal Singh, a leading figure in structural biology whose work has revealed the shapes and functions of hundreds of important proteins. He shares how these discoveries have helped us better understand immunity, i... more

Kenya has eliminated human African trypanosomiasis —sleeping sickness — as a public health problem. Dr. Gerardo Priotto from the World Health Organization joins us to explain how Kenya met WHO’s rigorous criteria, the science behind the validation, a... more

From the mysteries of space to the secrets of the microbiome, from the science of pain to extraordinary stories of resilience and discovery — 2025 was a year to remember. Join Conor, Dodi and the team as they reflect on the highlights on Discovery Ma... more

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Recent Guests

Stephan Reisenberg
Group leader in genome engineering and repair
Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology
Episode: 115. From synthetic guides to smart delivery
Adam Crow
Senior Manager, Nanomedicine Analytical Development Team
Cytiva
Episode: 115. From synthetic guides to smart delivery
Dr. TP. Singh
Pioneer in protein crystallography and structural biology
Episode: 114. Structural biology and crystallography
Professor Lawrence Steinman
Expert in inverse vaccines and neurological diseases.
Episode: 112. Best of 2025
Bethany Armit Brewster
Former producer, now working as Sustainability Marketing and Communications Leader at Cytiva.
Cytiva
Episode: 112. Best of 2025
Professor Claire Bryant
Expert in zoonotic diseases and gene editing.
Episode: 112. Best of 2025
Veronica Rando
Group leader working with brain tumor research at Ruthbeck Lab
Ruthbeck Lab
Episode: 111. Brain tumors
Sophie White
Communications teammate who shares her personal journey with a brain tumor
Cytiva
Episode: 111. Brain tumors
Dr. Rex Spendlove
Inspiring innovator and founder of HyClone Laboratories
Cytiva
Episode: 110. Dr Spendlove

Hosts

Conor McKechnie
Host/Co-host with Cytiva, focused on life sciences discovery and translational science.
Dodie Axelson
Co-host with Cytiva, appears across episodes discussing life sciences discoveries and their impact.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 79 ratings
  • Delightful

    Curiosity, fun and science mixed together. I love this podcast when I need to take a break yet still learn something new every time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    greymist girl
    United States6 years ago
  • A neat insight into the world of bioprocessing and biotech

    A really nice series of short snippets exploring different aspects of the bioprocessing and biotech industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amex iPhone 4 user
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Biotech explained

    Such an insightful and entertaining podcast to guide us through the biotech world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dacarruda
    United States6 years ago

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107. Engineering and preserving the microbiome
Q: How is the vault going to reshape the power dynamics and ethics of international research?
The model allows communities agency over their own biological resources, potentially leveling the playing field in biodiversity and resource access.
107. Engineering and preserving the microbiome
Q: So when did Harris have that aha moment when he realized that he and his team could target the toxin rather than the bacteria itself?
Harris realized that genetically, many bacteria are not so different, and targeting the toxins instead of killing the bacteria allows the non-harmful bacteria to coexist.
105. What is pain?
Q: How do we untangle the nuances when it comes to pain perception?
Understanding pain involves both biological variables like sex and social constructs like gender, complicating pain perception.
105. What is pain?
Q: So what is Persica focused on?
Persica aims to treat chronic back pain caused by bacterial infection in the discs with a new drug that avoids the issues associated with long-term antibiotics.
104. Vaccines: Inverse v traditional
Q: What are the key factors needed to successfully develop inverse vaccines?
The key factors include identifying the right antigens and utilizing advanced technologies for precise targeting.

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What is Discovery Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on life sciences breakthroughs, biotech tooling, and real-world implications of scientific discovery. Episodes span gene editing, structural biology, vaccine science, cancer biology, microbiome research, AI in healthcare, space-related physiology, and public health, often featuring researchers, clinicians, and industry leaders who bridge lab work with practical translation. A notable pattern is its strong ties to Cytiva, with guests ranging from university researchers to company scientists, and a willingness to cover both foundational science and its applications in medicine, diagnostics, and therapeutics. The format frequently blends deep technical discussion with human-interest elements, making it useful for ... more

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7. Veronica Rando
8. Sophie White

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