Dance Your PhD 2022 OVERALL WINNER: Electroporation of Yeast Cells

This video describes the PhD research of Dr. Povilas Šimonis in an artistic way. 1st verse discusses applications of yeast cells and how electric stimulation can improve their efficiency; 2nd verse focuses on the insatiability of yeasts and electric pulses as a means to permeabilize their membranes as well as cell walls. The goal of permeabilization is to extract or introduce desired molecules; 3rd verse tells us that very strong and very short pulses can be applied to selectively inactivate yeast cells while keeping beneficial bacteria alive. “As a scientist and an artist I always strive to represent science in more attractive and accessible media than publications. I also wish that this video will inspire you to create and learn in whichever field your passion is.“ - P. Šimonis This is also an application to “Dance your PhD” competition organized by Science Magazine: YOU CAN MEET US HERE: