Episodes
26
Nov. 16, 2025
Monolog 26 - Beta cell death paradox in T1D
Vijay talks about a 2025 publication delineating the role of efferocytosis by pancreatic macrophages in modulating type I diabetes.
27
Jan. 24, 2026
Monolog 27 - Discovery of NK cells (Part-3)
In this multipart monolog, Jatin talks about some milestone discoveries related to natural killer cells.
28
March 19, 2026
Monolog 28 - Archives of a cell
In this monolog, Vijay talks about TimeVault, a novel technology that allows capturing and storing mRNA in mammalian cells. Check out our memes on Facebook (@antibuddies), Twitter (@antibuddiesP), and Instagram (@AntibuddiesPodcast). YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxyrHotyyY3sSwcp1zigeCw Send us your queries/questions/suggestions at antibuddies1@gmail.com. Website: Antibuddies – Science Communication & Immunology (Antibuddies.org) Sources:· https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
29
April 26, 2026
Monolog 29 - Agnatha All Along: The immune system of the jawless fish
In this monolog, Akshat (the returned prodigal) discusses the comparative immunology of jawless fish and jawed vertebrates and the fascinating ways in which the seemingly primeval immune system of the hagfish shows sophistication equal to the immunoglobulin superfamily-based adaptive immune response of humans and other jawed vertebrates.
30
May 10, 2026
Monolog 30 - The glia doesn't forget
In this monolog, Vijay talks about a 2026 article that showed there is epigenetic memory in adult glial cells that allows them to regenerate but also paves the way for their malignant transformation.
31
June 2, 2026
Monolog 31 - Sound the interferon alarm
In this monolog, Casey talks about a 2025 report highlighting the role of SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine in sensitizing cancer patients to immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy.
32
July 16, 2026
Monolog 32 - When Proteins started writing DNA
In this monolog, Vijay talks about a paradigm shifting publication from 2026 showcasing protein-templated DNA synthesis.