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Discovery Matters

Bethany Grace Armitt-Brewster

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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S8 · E8
Thursday · 27 min
124. Is your lifespan written into your genes?
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 (Karolinska Institutet) explains...
S8 · E7
July 30 · 21 min
122. Is life science adopting AI?
AI is moving fast — but is life science actually adopting it?In this episode of Discovery Matters, we explore how artificial intelligence is being used across pharma and life sciences, and where progress is still cautious. Joined by Joe Luminiello,...
S8 · E6
July 9 · 26 min
121. AI-designed viruses
On this episode of Discovery Matters, Conor speaks with Samuel King, a Stanford PhD researcher working at the intersection of AI and biology. Samuel explains how biological language models can be trained on DNA to design entire viral genomes —...
S8 · E5
June 18 · 22 min
120. Viral vectors: Getting therapies to the right address
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 are engineering biological...
S8 · E4
May 14 · 18 min
119. The truth about testosterone
In 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 testosterone plays a foundational...
S8 · E3
April 30 · 32 min
118. Oligos: new synthesis technologies
Oligonucleotides 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, regulatory scrutiny, cost...
S8 · E2
April 9 · 26 min
117. The future of global vaccine security
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 and Europe are stepping up to...
S8 · E2
March 20 · 28 min
116. The beauty of innovation
What 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 Accelerated, and Lisa Lindström,...
S8 · E1
February 26 · 28 min
114. From synthetic guides to smart delivery
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 Reisenberg from the Max Planck...
S8 · E2
January 21 · 27 min
114. Structural biology and crystallography
In 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 us better understand immunity,...
S8 · E1
January 15 · 24 min
113. Eliminating sleeping sickness
Kenya 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 science behind the validation,...
S7 · E12
Dec 21, 2025 · 24 min
112. Best of 2025
From 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 the highlights on Discovery...
S7 · E11
Dec 17, 2025 · 36 min
111. Brain tumors
Brain 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.
S7 · E10
Dec 8, 2025 · 19 min
110. Dr Spendlove
Discover 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 innovations set new standards for...
S7 · E9
Nov 19, 2025 · 24 min
109. The art of delivery: mRNA meets LNP
What 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 they sit down with Professor Sharon...
S7 · E8
Oct 9, 2025 · 38 min
108. Metastatic breast cancer
This 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 one of the most challenging...
S7 · E7
Sep 18, 2025 · 43 min
107. Engineering and preserving the microbiome
We’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 gut pathogens to creating a...
S7 · E6
Jun 27, 2025 · 23 min
106. Zoonotic diseases
In 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 into the historical context of...
S7 · E3
May 23, 2025 · 32 min
105. What is pain?
Pain. 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 aspect of human existence. We speak...
S7 · E4
Apr 30, 2025 · 36 min
104. Vaccines as you’ve not met them before
Today, 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 revolutionizing the approach to...

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