In this episode, Marcel speaks with Dr. Martina Preiner, who leads the Geochemical Protoenzymes group at the MPI for Terrestrial Microbiology in Marburg. In this episode, they discuss Dr. Preiner’s unique career journey - from studying chemistry to working in science journalism, before returning to academia to investigate the origins of life.

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#5-13 - From Science Journalism to Origin of Life Research - ft. Dr. Martina Preiner