<description>What if reality is woven from the smallest, most fundamental strings? Join Jeroen Schreel and Sylvester James Gates Junior, a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Maryland and Brown University, as they dive into the world of string theory and supersymmetry. Discover the true nature of string theory, the mysteries of supersymmetry, and the quest to uncover the particles and forces shaping everything we know.

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Jenks et al., 2023.Towards a direct detection of the spin of dark matter. Physics Letters B, 842: Article 137956

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What if reality is woven from the smallest, most …

What if reality is woven from the smallest, most fundamental strings? Join Jeroen Schreel and Sylvester James Gates Junior, a professor of theoretical physics at the University of Maryland and Brown University, as they dive into the world of string theory and supersymmetry. Discover the true nature of string theory, the mysteries of supersymmetry, and the quest to uncover the particles and forces shaping everything we know.

This is the paper we discussed during this episode: 
Jenks et al., 2023.Towards a direct detection of the spin of dark matter. Physics Letters B, 842: Article 137956

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AFP 34 - Unraveling String Theory with Sylvester James Gates Jr.

<description>Can your gut microbiome shape your health and well-being? Join Jeroen Schreel and Ruairi Robertson, a Lecturer in Microbiome Science at Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and host of the Biomes podcast, as they dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. Discover where your gut microbiome comes from, why it’s vital to your health, and practical ways to optimize it for better living. This is the paper we discussed during this episode: Robertson et al., 2019. The human microbiome and child growth – First 1000 days and beyond. Trends in Microbiology, 19: pp. 131-147This episode is sponsored by SciSummary. Try a 7-day free trial of SciSummary with this URL*:https://scisummary.com/?via=AFP Use Apple Finch Pudding's coupon at checkout to get 25% off! AFP25 Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page *This is an affiliate link. By buying a subscription through this link, you support the podcast at no additional cost!</description>

Can your gut microbiome shape your health and wel…

Can your gut microbiome shape your health and well-being? Join Jeroen Schreel and Ruairi Robertson, a Lecturer in Microbiome Science at Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London, and host of the Biomes podcast, as they dive deep into the fascinating world of the gut microbiome. Discover where your gut microbiome comes from, why it’s vital to your health, and practical ways to optimize it for better living. This is the paper we discussed during this episode: Robertson et al., 2019. The human microbiome and child growth – First 1000 days and beyond. Trends in Microbiology, 19: pp. 131-147This episode is sponsored by SciSummary. Try a 7-day free trial of SciSummary with this URL*:https://scisummary.com/?via=AFP Use Apple Finch Pudding's coupon at checkout to get 25% off! AFP25 Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page *This is an affiliate link. By buying a subscription through this link, you support the podcast at no additional cost!

AFP 32 - Optimizing Your Gut Health with Ruairi Robertson

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What if we could edit genes to solve global challenges? Join Jeroen Schreel and Evelien Waegneer, a postdoctoral researcher in plant sciences at ILVO, as they dive into the groundbreaking technology of CRISPR. Learn how this revolutionary gene-editing tool works, its potential to reshape agriculture, and why it’s a game changer for the future of science.

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What if we could edit genes to solve global challenges? Join Jeroen Schreel and Evelien Waegneer, a postdoctoral researcher in plant sciences at ILVO, as they dive into the groundbreaking technology of CRISPR. Learn how this revolutionary gene-editing tool works, its potential to reshape agriculture, and why it’s a game changer for the future of science.

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AFP 33 - CRISPR and the Future of Gene Editing with Evelien Waegneer

<description>Have you ever wondered how AI is transforming agriculture? Join Jeroen Schreel and Broes Laekemen, a PhD researcher in agricultural and food sciences at ILVO and UGent, as they delve into the AI revolution in pest detection. Explore the fundamentals of AI, learn what neural networks really are, and what the impact of biased training datasets on AI performance is.

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Have you ever wondered how AI is transforming agr…

Have you ever wondered how AI is transforming agriculture? Join Jeroen Schreel and Broes Laekemen, a PhD researcher in agricultural and food sciences at ILVO and UGent, as they delve into the AI revolution in pest detection. Explore the fundamentals of AI, learn what neural networks really are, and what the impact of biased training datasets on AI performance is.

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AFP 31 - AI Revolution in Agriculture with Broes Laekeman

<description>Ever wondered how our brains are wired? Join Jeroen Schreel and Bobby Kasthuri, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago, as they unravel the mysteries of the connectome. Discover how neurons form intricate networks, the fascinating biases in neuroplasticity, and the cutting-edge advancements that drive neuroscience.

This is the paper we discussed during this episode: 
Wildenberg et al., 2023. Isochronic development of cortical synapses in primates and mice, 14: Article 8018

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Ever wondered how our brains are wired? Join Jero…

Ever wondered how our brains are wired? Join Jeroen Schreel and Bobby Kasthuri, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Chicago, as they unravel the mysteries of the connectome. Discover how neurons form intricate networks, the fascinating biases in neuroplasticity, and the cutting-edge advancements that drive neuroscience.

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Wildenberg et al., 2023. Isochronic development of cortical synapses in primates and mice, 14: Article 8018

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AFP 30 - Mapping the Brain's Connections with Narayanan ‘Bobby’ Kasthuri

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