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Big Biology | A Science Podcast
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🎙️ Scientists chatting to scientists about the biggest questions in biology, evolution, climate, ecology, disease, genetics and more!

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Clayton Glasgow also writes about his experience applying to grad school in a time of uncertainty around funding and support for grad students in science. 🧑🔬
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November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Can feedback on your manuscript take minutes?

That’s the idea behind qed science, an AI platform lets scientists upload manuscripts and receive instant, transparent feedback.

Qed also announced a partnership with BioRxiv, connecting preprints to real-time review.

@odedrechavi.bsky.social
November 9, 2025 at 11:15 PM
When asked what was about the overall results from the Impacts on Science survey, Big Biology guest Katie Lotterhos @drk-lo.bsky.social concluded: “We really need freedom for science to work.” 🔬 🧪 🧬
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
What are scientists saying about federal funding cuts?

In our most recent episode, Dr. Katie Lotterhos quotes responses from scientists and federal workers gathered in a recent survey on the impacts of funding cuts on science.

For more, check out episode 141!
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Episode 141: Vulnerability in Science and in Genomes Cover Art! 🌟

Tune in to our newest episode to hear from Dr. katie Lotterhos as she talks federal funding cuts on science.

Stay tuned to take a deeper dive into population structure, genomic adaptation, and vulnerability!
October 31, 2025 at 6:39 PM
October 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Episode 141 “Vulnerability in science and in genomes” is out now! 🧬

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Katie Lotterhos @drk-lo.bsky.social, Associate Professor in the Department of Marine and Environmental Sciences at Northeastern University. @northeasternmes.bsky.social

Art by Brianna Longo.
October 30, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Read our newest blog “Worms, parasites, and scrolls: Oded Rechavi and the art of radical science.” 📖

Find this post at our Substack: open.substack.com/pub/bigbiolo...

#sciencecommunication #science #sciencepodcast #evolution #genetics
October 24, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Could brain invading parasites be re-engineered to deliver helpful molecules into neurons?

Get to know more about Oded’s work in our new episode: bigbiology.substack.com/p/biology-ou...
October 16, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Oded Rechavi thinks that a fear of failure is holding scientists back. Helping science students to embrace mistakes can help them more creative. 🔬 🌟
October 13, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Meet our most recent guest, Dr. Oded Rechavi. ✨

Tune into our newest episode to hear more about his groundbreaking work and his newest venture, q.e.d, and AI platform built for scientists
October 10, 2025 at 1:45 PM
“Biology outside the box” is out now! 🧪

In this episode, we talk with Dr. @odedrechavi.bsky.social, professor in the Faculty of Life Sciences and the Sagol School of Neuroscience at Tel Aviv University. ✨

Art by Brianna Longo
October 9, 2025 at 9:23 PM
q.e.d is the developer of the first Critical Thinking AI platform designed for rigorous evaluation of research.

Learn more at qedscience.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Read our newest blog “Why evolution isn't just about plants and animals” 📖

Find this post and episode with Mike Lynch “Evolution across scales” at our Substack: bigbiology.substack.com

#sciencecommunication #science #sciencepodcast #evolution #evolutionarybiology
October 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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October 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Dr Mike Lynch talks about some of reasons he wrote his most recent book “Evolutionary Cell Biology: The Origins of Cellular Architecture”. 🦠 🔬
October 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
🌟Test your knowledge with this pop quiz🌟

Take a deeper dive by listening to our newest episode with Dr. Mike Lynch, out now!
September 30, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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September 29, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Ep. 139 “Evolution Across Scales” with Dr. Mike Lynch is out now!
September 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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September 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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September 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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September 20, 2025 at 7:31 PM