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LifeSciences ScienceLife

LifeSciences ScienceLife

Written by: the Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical Nutritional and Sport Sciences (PhaNuSpo) University of Vienna
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 Welcome to LifeSciences and ScienceLife, the podcast from the University of Vienna’s Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, and Sport Sciences! Get ready to join our team of PhDs on a journey through current research topics and the PhD experience. Expect friendly discussions on everything from breakthroughs and wins to the challenges of academic life. Whether you're a budding researcher or simply curious about the academic world, mark your calendar for our episodes every third Thursday of the month. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates on upcoming episodes!Vienna Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences, University of Vienna, Austria Science Self-Help Success
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  • E17: Microbial drug resistance: the battle for effective antibiotics

    E17: Microbial drug resistance: the battle for effective antibiotics
    Jan 22 2026
    Why are bacteria evolving faster than our antibiotics? In this episode, we took a closer look at anti-microbial resistance. We talked about how organisms like Pseudomonas aeruginosa escape treatment, the need for novel anti-infectives, as well as the importance of drug discovery. From molecular mechanisms to real-world effects, this discussion connects science to global health concerns.
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    19 mins
  • E16: Nutrition for exercise recovery

    E16: Nutrition for exercise recovery
    Dec 18 2025
    Are you curious about how nutrition affects the exercise induced oxidative stress reaction and recovery? Then listen now. In this episode, we explore how the body responds to intense training through oxidative stress and recovery. The discussion highlights the role of nutrition, especially polyphenols and carbohydrates, in managing exercise-induced oxidative stress, and improving recovery. We also talk about the study design, its key findings and real-world applications, and the researcher’s motivation and personal experiences behind this project.
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    26 mins
  • E15: Behind the experiments

    E15: Behind the experiments
    Nov 20 2025
    What is it really like to do a PhD? In this episode, our Podcast team sits down to share their personal PhD journeys through laughter, honesty, and a few confessions. Our podcasters Hari, Anar and Ranjith talk about daily life, motivation, and what brings them here. Through honest reflections and candid conversations, they explore what it truly means to pursue a PhD from their own perspectives. Are you a PhD student? Then you’ll find this episode relatable!
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    29 mins
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