Episode 17: What the Heck is Mass Spec?

On this episode of the Interactome, join Joe, Natalie, Sarah, and special guest Margaret as they discover what the heck mass spectrometry actually is. From generating ideas for experiments to protein identification and avenues for treatment in diseases like cancer, mass spec is truly a powerful tool. And with cutting-edge technologies to further its versatility across many science disciplines, this is an episode you don't want to miss! 

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Credits:
Audio/Video Editing: Sam Pickell
Artwork: Maia Reyes
Intro/Outro Music: Geovane Bruno - Dancing In The Future

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:35 Margaret's background
4:52 What the heck is mass spec(trometry)?
9:56 Challenges of working at such a small scale
17:26 What is the next step after idenifying proteins?
21:14 Removing bias in scientific experiments
25:49 The unconventional hypothesis
29:01 Coolest use of Margaret's mass spec
31:10 Discussion of working with collaborators
35:35 Why does Margaret like mass spec?
46:10 How expensive is a mass spec equipment?
49:20 Closing thoughts