The Journey of Science

A podcast about scientists for everyone. Gopu and Zane talks to early career scientists around the world about their science, journey, mistakes and directions. Do join us in humanising scientists and making science more accessible.

The Journey of Science is a science podcast hosted by Gopu and Zane, with 12 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gopu and Zane hosts The Journey of Science, a science show with 12 episodes published.

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  Episode #11

  Episode 11: Are we All Part of the GLP-1 Experiment?

  Nov 1, 202552 minS2

  <p>GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have transformed conversations around weight loss and metabolic health — but are we witnessing a medical breakthrough or participating in a massive social experiment?</p><p>In this episode, we explore how these FDA-approved drugs moved from diabetes treatment to mainstream use for weight management, reshaping medicine, ethics, and culture along the way. We discuss how science identifies new uses for existing drugs, what we’ve learned from past off-label revolutions, and why GLP-1s may be testing not just our metabolism, but our trust in modern medicine itself.</p><p>Topics include:</p>How...

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  Episode #10

  Episode 10: The Future of Brain Technology: Neural Interfaces and Engineered Tissues

  Oct 18, 202542 minS2

  <p>In this episode, Zane and Gopu unpack the fascinating overlap—and key differences—between neural engineering and neuroengineering.</p><p>They explore how neural engineering focuses on decoding and interfacing with the nervous system through technologies like brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), which are helping restore movement and communication for people with paralysis. The discussion highlights recent progress in BCIs, how close we are to seamless brain-controlled devices, and what the next decade of innovation might look like.</p><p>Then the conversation shifts toward neuroengineering, a subfield of tissue engineering aimed at creating engineered brain tissue in the lab. The host...

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  The Journey of Science

  BONUS EPISODE: Cannabis Use Disorder — What the Science Says

  Oct 4, 20256 minS2

  <p>In our episode on addiction, we admitted we weren’t sure if marijuana was truly addictive. That question stuck with me—so I went back to the research.</p><p>In this bonus episode, Zane dives into what he found after reviewing two major studies: a 2024 Journal of Clinical Investigation review by Le Foll et al. and a 2025 JAMA Network Open paper by Gowin et al. The evidence? Cannabis can be addictive for some people, and heavy or frequent use is linked to measurable changes in brain circuits that regulate memory, motivation, and control.</p><p>We break down how...

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  Episode #9

  Episode 9: Substance Abuse and the Neurobiology of Addiction

  Sep 20, 202544 minS2

  <p>Substance abuse and addiction affect everything from how we live to how we think about choice. But what is addiction, and how do scientists study it? In this episode, Gopu shares what he’s been learning as he steps into the field of addiction neuroscience. Together, we explore the prevalence of substance use, why research often focuses on drugs like MDMA, THC, amphetamines, and opioids, and why everyday behaviors like eating sugar or scrolling social media are harder to study.</p><p>We also touch on the opioid crisis, naloxone as an antidote for fentanyl, and the role astrocytes an...

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  Episode #8

  Episode 8: AI in Academia: Promise, Pitfalls, and Productivity

  Aug 24, 202543 minS2

  <p>Artificial intelligence has entered the academic workflow. Can we trust it? </p><p>In this episode, we share how we use large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT in our daily work: from drafting emails, organizing messy thoughts, and processing large datasets, to searching through the overwhelming flood of new research. </p><p>But it’s not all smooth sailing. We also dive into the current struggles and limitations; inaccurate information, fabricated references, and the risk of leaning too heavily on a tool that doesn’t always get it right. </p><p>We ask the big question: Is AI the next...

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