Mind Over Molecules
Welcome to Mind Over Molecules, where student researchers grow into future changemakers! Hosted by Julia Coppo, we’re breaking down barriers in research, building unstoppable mindsets, and diving headfirst into the emerging frontiers of biotechnology, immunotherapy, and the countless innovations in biomedical research that are shaping our future. From science fairs to cutting-edge gene editing techniques, you will receive practical advice, listen to inspiring interviews, and learn mind-blowing science—all in one place.
Mind Over Molecules
Latest Episodes
The Biology Behind the Battle: Understanding Cancer
Cancer. It’s a word we all know, but few of us truly understand. Unlike viruses or bacteria, cancer doesn’t come from the outside; it’s a disease of self, where your own cells go rogue and break every rule of biology. In this episode, we dive d...
Inside Modern Medical Innovation: A Conversation with Stryker Associate Project Manager John Hess
In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with John Hess, an Associate Project Manager working in the medical technology field. Behind every device used in healthcare is a massive team of engineers, researchers, and project managers wo...
AlphaFold and the Blueprint of Life
For years, one major question haunted biology: how do proteins fold? These tiny molecular machines run every part of life, from memory to immunity, but their shapes were a mystery locked away in complexity. Then, almost overnight, artificial in...
Through the Looking Glass: Mirror Life Explained
What if life had evolved backwards? In this episode, we explore the frontier of mirror life, a version of biology built from molecules that are the exact opposite of ours. From drugs that could last forever in the body, to organisms re...
Medicine’s Jell-O Revolution!!
Squishy, soft, and mostly made of water, hydrogels don’t sound like cutting-edge science, but beneath the jelly-like surface lies a powerful tool that’s changing medicine! In this episode, we uncover how hydrogels are being used to deliver drug...
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