Maria Barna

Maria Barna, a Stanford genetics professor and ribosome expert, dives into the fascinating world of these ancient molecular machines. She reveals the incredible variety of ribosomes within cells, each tailored for specific tasks. Barna explores how malfunctioning ribosomes contribute to diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration, and COVID-19. With an ambitious vision, she discusses the potential for engineering ribosomes to treat various disorders and emphasizes the need for innovative methods to study and manipulate these critical components of life.