12/13/2017 12:00:00 AM

Cancer Checkpoints, ILCs, and Immunity Integration with Dr. Vijay Kuchroo

In our latest podcast, we speak with special guest, Dr. Vijay Kuchroo, covering cancer research, innate lymphoid cells, and the integration of immune cells into multiple systems. Topics The Kuchroo Laboratory Immune Checkpoints Innate Lymphoid Cells Sean Parker and Cancer Immunotherapy Immuno-Oncology Research Tools Keywords: Dr. Vijay Kuchroo, Harvard, Tregs, Th17, ILC, innate lymphoid cells, tumor cells, immune checkpoints, TIGIT, PD-1, cancer, GWAS, synapses Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean

10/18/2017 12:00:00 AM

New Lung Platelets and Macrophages in Heartbeats and Regeneration

We discuss a new source of platelets, macrophages maintaining heartbeats, and the regenerative power of axolotls. Topics Anti-doping agency bans gene editing Lungs major source of platelets Macrophages help maintain a steady heartbeat Macrophages may also be key to heart regeneration in axolotls Axolotls are Masters of Regeneration Tattoo nanoparticles make their way to lymph nodes Keywords: axolotl, regeneration, macrophage, heartbeat, cardiomyocyte, tattoo, lymph node, platelets, lungs, CRISPR, nanoparticles Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean

9/8/2017 12:00:00 AM

Art in Science

We welcome graphic designers and artists at BioLegend and get their perspective on how they meld art with science. Topics   Amanda Kwieraga Society6 Amanda Kwieraga Webpage Cell Life Imaging Competition Colossal: Art, Design, and Visual Culture The Department of Art as Applied to Medicine at Johns Hopkins Print Ad Library Wallpaper Art Keywords: art, science, BioLegend, posters, graphics, podcast, graphic design, illustrations   Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean

8/4/2017 12:00:00 AM

Type 1 Diabetes, Star Wars Publications, and New Girl Scout Badges

We discuss an innovative tool for Type 1 Diabetes monitoring, a Star Wars publication, and new STEM badges for Girl Scouts. Topics This woman designed-and texts-her own pancreas Novartis CAR-T cell therapy CTL019 approved by FDA to treat pediatric, young adults with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia We are all mutants CRISPR restores muscle function in mice Predatory journals hit by 'Star Wars' sting Girl Scouts add 23 STEM badges Most of human genome nonfunctional Keywords: Type 1 Diabetes, insulin pump, glucose monitor, genetics, environment, Dana Lewis, CAR T Cell Therapy, CTL019, Novartis, mutations, BRCA, CRISPR, Star Wars, journals, midichlorians, girl scouts, STEM Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry Poddirectory or Tunein Radio

5/30/2017 12:00:00 AM

Protocol Reproducibility and Protocols.io with Lenny Teytelman

We return to the Talkin' Immunology Podcast with guest Lenny Teytelman to discuss his website, protocols.io, and the challenges of protocol reproducibility, journal paywalls, and more. Topics Protocols.io BioLegend supports The Reproducibility Initiative BioLegend protocols Why I, a founder of PLOS, am forsaking open access Cuckoo for Cocoa Puffs publication Keywords: Lenny Teytelman, protocols, reproducibility initiative, journals, paywalls, troubleshooting, reagents, antibodies, protocols.io, PLOS, Michael Eisen Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry Poddirectory or Tunein Radio

2/24/2017 12:00:00 AM

Cannibalistic Hamsters, Newly Named Species, and More Animal News!

This latest podcast covers interesting animal-related news, including cannibalistic hamsters and the nerdy names scientists have given to newly discovered species. Topics Corn turns wild hamsters into cannibals Bathing chicken eggs in light makes for calmer chickens Fistulated Cows Malaria molecule makes blood alluring to mosquitos New amoeba named after Gandalf New crab named after Severus Snape and other nerdy animal names Keywords: animals, corn, niacin, hamsters, chickens, malaria, mosquitos, HMBPP, Gandalf, amoeba, Severus Snape, pellagra, biolegend Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry Poddirectory or Tunein Radio

1/27/2017 12:00:00 AM

Rat Tickling, Peanut Allergies, and the Mesentery

The Talkin' Immunology podcast makes its return for the new year! We discuss peanut allergies, the new Mesentery organ, and the joy of tickling rats! Topics Introducing peanuts to children at young age may prevent allergies later in life Meet your new organ: the Mesentery Keeping the science honest on TV shows Lying may wire your brain to keep lying Rats enjoy a good tickle Teen worms are like human teens Transmissible cancer and genetic variations in Tasmanian Devils Keywords: peanuts, food allergies, podcast, BioLegend, immunology, oral tolerance, hygiene hypothesis, mesentery, lying, tickling, Tasmanian devil, cancer Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry Poddirectory or Tunein Radio

12/6/2016 12:00:00 AM

Rigor and Transparency in Reproducibility with Anita Bandrowski

Our guest, Anita Bandrowski from UCSD and SciCrunch, talks about how to make sure your research is transparent, rigorous, and how journals are upping their standards for reagent listings. Topics SciCrunch Resource Identification Initiative Anita Bandrowski convinces audience that grandmothers do more reproducible science than scientists BioLegend Joins the Resource Identification Initiative to Improve Research Reproducibility BioLegend to provide $100,000 in research reagents to The Reproducibility Initiative CiteAb Reproducibility with Andy Chalmers Keywords: journals, anita bandrowski, scicrunch, reproducibility, research, BioLegend, podcast Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry Poddirectory or Tunein Radio

11/22/2016 12:00:00 AM

CiteAb Reproducibility with Andy Chalmers

In our latest podcast, we chat with Andy Chalmers about the challenges of research reproducibility and how his website, CiteAb, is striving to better document reagent use in publications. Topics CiteAb BioLegend provides $100,000 in reagents to The Reproducibility Initiative The Reproducibility of Published Research Blog Keywords: antibodies, reproducibility, science, podcast, research, Andy Chalmers, BioLegend, journals, publications, validation, knockout, negative control Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry or Tunein Radio

11/9/2016 12:00:00 AM

CRISPR TV, Neanderthal Immunology, and Smelling Pain

We discuss a CRISPR TV show, the genes and diseases inherited from Neanderthals, and how mice can be sensitized to pain by smell. Topics How snakes lost their legs CRISPR TV drama by J-Lo Autism in neurofibromatosis type 1 linked to a single gene Mental health issues may originate from breeding with Neanderthals HPV-16 transferred from Neanderthals Pain can move from one mouse to another via smell You smell and mice can tell Keywords: TLR, Neanderthal, cross-breeding, crispr, jennifer lopez, smell, pain, autism, hpv, papillomavirus, snakes, sonic hedgehog, HOXD, BioLegend, podcast Having difficulty playing this episode? Listen on PodBean iTunes Google Play Music Stitcher Blubrry Poddirectory or Tunein Radio