About event
Join us for a special edition of Sip of Science, where the spotlight shifts to the students of the Science Communication course. In this session, you’ll hear a series of short, engaging talks as students put their science storytelling skills to the test—sharing research, ideas, and curiosity in fresh and creative ways.
Whether you're into molecules, microbes, or metaphors, come support the next generation of science communicators and enjoy a relaxed afternoon of science with a twist.
Jan Farkaš - The Melting Glaciers of the Mind: Uncovering the Cracks in the Surface of Lewy Body Disease
What if the brain’s decline mirrored the planet’s? This talk explores the striking parallels between neurodegeneration and climate change—two slow, invisible collapses that accelerate once early warning signs are ignored. Drawing from research on plasma biomarkers like NfL, GFAP, and pTau181, we examine how hidden damage in the brain, like meltwater beneath a glacier, signals an approaching tipping point. By combining neuroimaging, cognition, and blood-based markers, we can shift our focus from late diagnosis to early intervention—before the mind begins to melt.
Marichka Zlatohurska - Phage phi812 assembly in Staphylococcus aureus cells
The Staphylococcus aureus lytic phage phi812 has a broad host range, including antibiotic-resistant and biofilm-forming strains. Therefore, it is a suitable candidate for treating staphylococcal infections. Despite the importance of virion structure for phage survival, no information about the structural details of phage phi812 head assembly is available. To fill this gap, I aim to determine the structures of phi812 head assembly intermediates using cryogenic electron microscopy. In my talk, I will provide structural insight into the phage head assembly. This helps us better understand how the virus matures and contributes to a general knowledge of phage biology, which promotes the use of phage phi812 for phage therapy.
