spotLights episode 12: Daniel Booth on the value of preprints for a young lab
In episode 12 of spotLights, we sit down with Daniel Booth to discuss a series of recent preprints from his lab (including one that was recently published in Journal of Cell Science), presented at the Biologists @ 100 conference. The work dives into the molecular mechanisms that drive both normal…
| Posted on | 29 May 2025 |
spotLights episode 11: Rethinking peer review
In the latest episode of spotLights, preLighter Jonathan Townson speaks with Daniel Gorelick and Alejandra Clark, Editor-in-Chief and Managing Editor of Biology Open, respectively, and the main drivers behind the Fast & Fair peer review experiment — a community-led initiative aiming to make peer review faster, transparent, and equitable. They share…
| Posted on | 22 May 2025 |
spotLights hits episode 10
We’re excited to announce the release of episode 10 of spotLights, the latest in our special series recorded at the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool. In this episode, we speak with Helena Crellin, a PhD student in the lab of Clare Buckley at the University of Cambridge. In her…
| Posted on | 14 May 2025 |
spotLights episode 9: Dr Jenny Richens
We’re pleased to share the latest episode of ‘spotLights’, our interview series highlighting the people behind the most exciting biological preprints. This episode is the second in a series recorded live at the Biologists @ 100 conference in Liverpool, which took place in March 2025. Our guest this time is…
| Posted on | 30 April 2025 |
spotLights mini-series: conversations from Biologists @ 100
We’re happy to announce a special spotLights podcast mini-series, featuring conversations recorded at the Biologists @ 100 conference held in Liverpool this past March. The series is co-produced by the preLights Conference Reporter at Biologists @ 100, Jonathan Townson, and our Community Manager, Reinier Prosee. This 8-episode series launches with an…
| Posted on | 16 April 2025 |
Latest spotLights feature two preprint authors from the Rechavi Lab
To kick off the new year, we’re happy to announce two new spotLight episodes. As you may notice, they are a little different than usual! These concise episodes are designed with the on-the-go listener in mind – perfect for a commute, quick stroll or a coffee/tea break. 🍵 In these…
| Posted on | 3 January 2025 |