Episode 2: Molecules That Matter: Unraveling Disease Through Structural Biology

08/09/2025 54 min Temporada 1 Episodio 2

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Episode 2 takes you into the world of structural biology and epigenetics with Dr. Jean‑François Couture, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. A leading expert in protein crystallography, Dr. Couture has authored over 90 scientific publications exploring the molecular machinery that controls gene expression.In this episode, we uncover how small changes at the molecular level, sometimes just a single mutation, can have massive implications for human health, including breakthroughs in the fight against diseases like leukemia.To learn more about Dr. Couture's work please visit the University of Ottawa's Medicine Faculty page: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/dr-jean-francois-couture