On this episode, Oskar, Sanjana, and Hayden interview David Juergens and Joe Watson from David Baker’s lab about their recent publication “Broadly applicable and accurate protein design by integrating structure prediction networks and diffusion

Assessing Binding Capabilities of s.pneumoniae

Apr 17th, 2023 17m 25s

Daily Discoveries is starting off this quarter with an episode about a recent article that discusses how the structure of capsular polysaccharides on bacteria allow them to bind to human cells and cause infection.

Manipulating Microbiomes

Feb 27th, 2023 14m 31s

In this episode, Hayden and Sanjana discuss recent advancements in CRISPR-Cas technology that allows for the specific enrichment or depletion of a single bacterial strain in a complex microbial community.

Human Cortical Organoids

Feb 16th, 2023 21m 8s

This week Sanjana, Oskar, and Hayden discuss a study where an imaging technology was created in order to observe a mouse brain implant over time without disturbing the mouse or the implant.

Potential Hair Loss Treatment

Jan 23rd, 2023 20m 3s

In this episode, Hayden, Sanjana, and Oskar discuss a paper that explores potential alopecia treatments using machine learning.

Sweet New Discoveries

Jan 9th, 2023 17m 33s

Sanjana, Hayden, and Oskar dive into how scientists are turning to the natural world to discover new non-caloric sweeteners

Nobel Prize Recap

Jan 3rd, 2023 26m 6s

This week on Daily Discoveries, Oskar, Sanjana, and Hayden discuss the winners of the 2022 Nobel Prize, and what their discoveries mean for both their fields and science as a whole.

Growing Soft Robots

Dec 6th, 2022 14m 12s

Oskar, Sanjana, and Hayden discuss a new innovation that allows for soft robots to grow by themselves.

Cell-based Meat

Nov 15th, 2022 30m

In this week’s episode, Sanjana, Oskar, and Hayden explain a study where meat was grown from just a couple of cells, and discuss whether they think it is a solution to eating meat more sustainably.

Engineering Sustainability

Nov 4th, 2022 20m 16s

This week Sanjana, Hayden, and Oskar discuss a recent cross-disciplinary study transforming CO2 into bioplastics through electrical and biological chemistry.

Tackling Antibiotic Resistance

Oct 27th, 2022 33m 19s

Oskar, Sanjana, and Hayden discuss new advancements in combating antimicrobial resistance, from computational approaches to nanozymes.

Innovations in Nanotechnology

Sep 28th, 2022 23m 44s

Oskar, Sanjana, and new host Hayden kick off the year by discussing three articles on recent developments in medical technology, using nanobots.

Undergraduate Research Symposium

Jul 3rd, 2022 12m 29s

Sanjana and Oskar discuss the Undergraduate Research Symposium and their own experiences presenting, as well as The Daily’s coverage of the event by contributing writers Asma Masude, Evan Waara and Laura Schladetzky.

Parasite Research at UW

May 16th, 2022 23m 51s

Oskar and Sanjana discuss the ins and outs of parasites, and the research done by Dr. Wood at the University of Washington in collaboration with the Burke Museum.

Dissolving Computer Mouse

May 4th, 2022 19m 59s

In this week’s episode we discuss how we can transition from producing tons of e-waste to more sustainable electronic devices. A creative project done by UW engineering students and staff in order to tackle e-waste sparks our discussion.

Sand and Rejuvenation

Apr 26th, 2022 14m 54s

Sanjana and Oskar discuss a new process that allows for the creation of a sand replacement from mining waste and new research that rejuvenates old skin cells to make them younger.

Preventing Cardiac Arrest

Apr 19th, 2022 16m 14s

In this week’s episode, Sanjana and Oskar explore three different research studies on how computers and diet can help prevent or predict future cardiac arrest.

Sleeping Strategies

Apr 11th, 2022 13m 46s

Sanjana and Oskar discuss a strategy that helps you recall your thoughts before you fall asleep and the science behind functioning with a shorter night’s rest.

Gene Therapy

Apr 4th, 2022 11m 16s

In this episode, Sanjana and Oskar discuss the complicated yet fascinating history of gene therapy. They discuss the dangers of gene therapies in the past, how far it has come in recent years, and how it is expected to impact the future.

Memories and MRIs

Mar 9th, 2022 11m 57s

Sanjana and Oskar discuss the science behind memories, singing, and how MRIs can improve breast cancer screening.

Energy and Creativity

Mar 1st, 2022 17m 28s

In this week’s episode, Oskar and Sanjana discuss how humans spend energy and what it means to be creative.

New Innovations in Medicine

Feb 21st, 2022 17m 57s

Sanjana and Oskar discuss new innovations in the field of medicine such as a new blood clotting test and a gene therapy for sickle cell disease.

Microbes and Their Importance

Feb 14th, 2022 15m 52s

Microbes are often looked down upon and underestimated. However, this week Sanjana and Oskar discuss how microbes are affecting us right now globally, and how they may help us in the future by storing atmospheric carbon in the ground.

History of Materials

Feb 8th, 2022 12m 29s

Sanjana and Oskar discuss the history of the materials that make up the objects we use today.

Two Year Pandemic Anniversary

Jan 31st, 2022 7m 36s

As omicron surges in the U.S. and many other countries, Oskar and Sanjana discuss some updates on the current COVID-19 situation, as well as an interesting link between COVID-19 and diabetes.