Speaking of Mol Bio

About Speaking of Mol Bio

Speaking of Mol Bio, a podcast series from Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses trending applications in science and the molecular biology aspects of those applications. Our host delves in to deep discussion with CEOs, R&D scientists, researchers, and key opinion leaders across the globe. Speaking of Mol Bio helps scientific curious people - from all scientific and non-scientific backgrounds - understand how modern molecular biology applications can help push the boundaries in medicine, science, drug discovery, and in the cure and treatment of diseases. Music from NOWHERE by ikson™ (https://www.iksonmusic.com)

Publisher

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Category

science · science · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

4 Jan 2023

Latest episode

8 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

54 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2026

   The tools, stories, and science behind Absolute Gene-ius

   In this crossover episode, Steve talks with Jordan Ruggieri, co-host of Absolute Gene-ius, about the molecular biology tools, research stories, and career journeys featured across the podcast. Their conversation explores PCR, qPCR, digital PCR, sequencing, sample prep, AI, lab resilience, and the curiosity that drives scientific discovery.

2. 

   24 Jun 2026

   CRISPR, MPRA, and the genetics of mental health

   In this episode, Jess McAfee, PhD, and Alejandro Gomez discuss how massively parallel reporter assays, CRISPRi, single-cell RNA sequencing, and other molecular biology tools can help researchers better understand genetic variants linked to psychiatric disorders. They also share their winding early-career paths, what drew them to CRISPR, and why persistence, mentorship, and curiosity matter in science.

3. 

   10 Jun 2026

   From prototype to production – solving the scale-up gap

   Scaling a successful assay into a manufacturable product is one of the biggest hurdles in biotech. This episode explores how integrated design, prototyping, and manufacturing approaches can eliminate bottlenecks and accelerate commercialization.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

33

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

97

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.