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Science with a Twist

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It’s almost impossible to overstate how many aspects of daily life are impacted by science. From technologies that help ensure the quality of the water we drink, to medicines that deliver lifesaving treatments – it’s all thanks to science. Each month, members of Thermo Fisher Scientific's team talk to experts who are on the cutting-edge of redefining how we exist. This is Science with a Twist.
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Episodes

Chemistry of Human Milk

On this episode of Science With a Twist, Paolo Braiuca interviews Dr. Steven Townsend. Through his research, Steven is trying to demystify the science of human milk. His work on human milk oligosaccharides, carbohydrates whose molecules are composed of a relatively small number of monosaccharide units, won him the consideration for the American Chemical Society Talented 12 program in 2019.

Oct 14, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 12

COVID-19: Insights on Vaccine Development

Ron O’Brien speaks with Mary Kay Bates, Senior Cell Culture Scientist at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Mary gives us an inside look into the complex world of vaccine development and why developing one for COVID-19 has been so different. You can listen here or on your favorite podcast platform.

Sep 10, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11

Seeding Labs: Empowering Scientists Around the Globe

Instrumental Access is enabling scientists around the world to make life-changing discoveries. Listen to hear how Seeding Labs, a nonprofit partner of Thermo Fisher, is providing the tools and training needed for researchers in developing countries to make the greatest global impact.

Mar 04, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 9

Fighting Coronavirus: Confirming and Containing an Outbreak

As the Coronavirus continues to spread, doctors, scientists and health agencies are racing to contain the outbreak. Listen to hear how they are using scientific technologies to detect, prevent and develop a vaccine for this respiratory syndrome.

Feb 19, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 8

One Decision, Two Lives: The Power of Organ Donation

In 2008, the bond between two friends became even closer when one of them made the life-altering decision to donate a kidney to the other. Since then, Louise Lerminiaux and Conna Jones have been on a journey to live their lives to the fullest, while telling their inspirational story and advocating for organ donation.

Dec 17, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Detecting and Protecting: Technology to Help Determine if a Threat is Real

For first responders at the local, state and federal level, coming into contact with unknown substances in the field can be a life-threatening situation. From opioid and bomb detection to identifying toxic chemicals in the environment, all pose physical and health hazards. Hear from Thermo Fisher field instrumentation experts Bill Kotowski and Erica Hirsch to learn more about the critical process of identifying harmful substances and how emerging technology, including a handheld narcotics analys...

Nov 14, 2019•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Cells Fighting Cancer: The Science Behind It

In part II of this series, Amy Butler, vice president of cell biology at Thermo Fisher Scientific, talks with host Ron O’Brien about the science behind CAR T-cell therapy and how it uses the body’s own immune system to fight cancer.

Oct 17, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Prevent the Sneeze: The Science Behind Allergy Testing

Allergies are everywhere and for some, even the smallest particle can trigger a reaction. In this episode of Science with a Twist, host Ron O’Brien sits down with Dr. Lakiea Wright, an allergy and immunology expert, to discuss the latest in allergy testing and why it’s critical to avoid a potentially dangerous reaction.

Sep 19, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 2

From ionic to iconic: The story of Nalgene

The Nalgene water bottle has become a hydration staple for many, but did you know it was born from science? That’s right! The Nalge Company, founded in the 1949, went on to launch Nalgene Outdoor changing the face of high-quality hiking and camping essentials. Eric Hansen and Elissa McGee join host, Ron O’Brien, to discuss how the bottle we all know and love evolved into what it is today.

Aug 14, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer: Science with a Twist

Welcome to Science with a Twist. Each month, join Ron O’Brien, a science enthusiast from Thermo Fisher, the world leader of serving science, as he talks to experts on the cutting-edge of redefining how we exist.

Jul 18, 2019•51 sec
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