Subscribe and receive the next podcast in you mailbox Tell us your thoughts  about this episodeIn the first episode of the new year we talk to Oded Rechavi about his unusual way of doing science and new ways of sharing science.He tells us about his meandering path from painting in Paris to studying epigenetics in wormsOded repeatedly highlights the importance of not over-planning one’s career or path in science He stresses that it’s important to keep encountering new ideas, testing and failing and reacting with spontaneity. Like Maria-Elena told us, he says “sometimes you have to just go for it” He advises young scientists not to wait until you are completely ready but to apply for new jobs as early as you canOded has a deep commitment to challenging established dogmasHe tells us about why he spends so much time on Twitter and his use of the #physiologicallyrelevant hashtagOded tells us about the origins of the unusual “Woodstock of Biology” meetingHe mentions these labs and events :Tel Aviv UniversityColumbia UniversityThe Woodstock of Biology“Transgenerational biology” Oded’s talk at TEDxTo find out more about Oded visit his website or follow him on TwitterTo find out more about Renaud :TwitterLinkedInTo find out more about Jonathan :TwitterLinkedIn To learn more about the soundtrack :Music by Amaria - Lovely Swindlerhttps://soundcloud.com/amariamusique/https://twitter.com/amariamusique