Aug 27, 202628 minS8
In this episode of Discovery Matters, new research using the Swedish Twin Registry reveals that genetics may account for up to 50% of intrinsic lifespan, far more than previously thought. Associate Professor Sara Hegg...
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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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What is Discovery Matters about?
A collection of stories and insights on matters of discovery that advance life sciences. Brought to you by the curious people at Cytiva.
What has Discovery Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "124. Is your lifespan written into your genes?" (27 August 2026, 28 minutes), "120. Viral vectors: Getting therapies to the right address" (18 June 2026, 22 minutes), and "119. The truth about testosterone" (14 May 2026, 19 minutes).
How often does Discovery Matters publish?
Discovery Matters publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 29 minutes across 125 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Discovery Matters?
Booking probability for Discovery Matters is 41%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Discovery Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Discovery Matters's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Discovery Matters are Scientific Research & Development. Discovery Matters has a science audience.
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Recent episodes
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- Jun 18, 202622 minS8
What if curing disease came down to better directions?This week on Discovery Matters, we’re talking viral vectors, AI, and why delivery is the unsung hero of gene therapy. Dr. Lijia Ma joins us to explain how scientists...
Episode #4
119. The truth about testosterone
May 14, 202619 minS8In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore the science, stigma, and innovation behind one of medicine’s most misunderstood hormones. We are joined by Shalin Shah, CEO of Marius Pharmaceuticals, to unpack why...
Episode #3
118. Oligos: new synthesis technologies
Apr 30, 202633 minS8Oligonucleotides are moving beyond rare diseases—but scaling them is anything but simple. As therapies target larger patient populations, new synthesis technologies must stand up to real‑world manufacturing constraints...
- Apr 9, 202626 minS8
Global health has hit a low tide, but the story doesn’t end there. In this episode, we revisit Dr. Jerome Kim of the International Vaccine Institute to explore funding cuts, shifting power, and how regions like Africa...
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Episode #2
116. The beauty of innovation
Mar 20, 202628 minS8What does real innovation in life sciences actually look like?In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore innovation from both a scientific and deeply human perspective. Guests Helena Strigård, CEO of Ventures...
- Feb 26, 202629 minS8
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...
Jan 21, 202628 minS8In 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...
Episode #1
113. Eliminating sleeping sickness
Jan 15, 202625 minS8Kenya 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...
Episode #12
112. Best of 2025
Dec 21, 202525 minS7From 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...
Episode #11
111. Brain tumors
Dec 17, 202536 minS7Brain tumours are among the most complex and challenging conditions in modern medicine. In this episode, we explore what brain tumours are, how they develop, and most importantly, the patient experience.
Episode #10
110. Dr Spendlove
Dec 8, 202519 minS7Discover the story of Dr. Rex Spendlove, the humble scientist behind a breakthrough in cell culture media. From his early days tackling unreliable fetal bovine serum to founding HyClone Laboratories, Dr. Spendlove’s...
Episode #9
109. The art of delivery: mRNA meets LNP
Nov 19, 202524 minS7What happens when mRNA meets lipid nanoparticles? Sparks fly—and science wins. This dynamic duo is behind breakthroughs from game-changing vaccines to strategies for silencing stubborn viruses.Join Dodi and Conor as...
Episode #8
108. Metastatic breast cancer
Oct 9, 202539 minS7This episode is all about the purisuit to understand and treat metastatic breast cancer. Dr. Martine Piccart and Dr. Lisa Carey delve into the complexities of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), highlighting why it remains...
Sep 18, 202543 minS7We’re fascinated by the microbiome — and for good reason. But how do we protect this invisible ecosystem that plays such a vital role in our health?From engineering live, programmable therapeutics that disarm dangerous...
Episode #6
106. Zoonotic diseases
Jun 27, 202523 minS7In this episode, we explore zoonotic diseases and their growing impact on global health. Professor Clare Bryant, sheds light on strategies to vaccinate animals to prevent pathogen transmission into humans. We also delve...
Episode #3
105. What is pain?
May 23, 202532 minS7Pain. It comes in many forms: physical and emotional. But do we really understand it?This episode will attempt to answer fundamental questions about what pain is, how it is experienced, and why it is such a critical...
Apr 30, 202537 minS7Today, we're diving into a topic that's not just reshaping the world of vaccines—it's flipping it on its head. We're exploring the cutting-edge realm of inverse vaccines with Prof Lawrence Steinman and how they're...
Episode #3
103. How space impacts the body
Apr 25, 202543 minS7Ever wonder what happens to your body when you leave Earth behind? In this gravity-defying episode, we launch into the weird, wild world of human biology in space. From the first C. elegans in space to the NASA Twins...
Episode #2
102. Fighting diabetes differently
Mar 27, 202527 minS7What's new with insulin? Jeppe Sturis and his team at Novo Nordisk have a new hypothesis. They challenge the long-held belief that insulin resistance comes from faulty tissues, suggesting instead that the real culprit...
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Dan Wilson
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Paolo Tarantino
MD, PhD, medical oncologist, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
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Doug Ward
Physician Practice & Ambulatory Services Executive, Belle Meade Country Club
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Benjamin Oakes
CEO and Co-Founder, Scribe Therapeutics
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