Learn what epigenetics is, how long-term endurance can change epigenetics, and a review of presentation on X chromosome inactivation.
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#13 New DNA Sequencing Device
A plant has more foreign DNA, than its own DNA, how is that possible? A new DNA reading device was developed that is a thousands of times smaller than width of a single human hair. How might his change personalized medicine? The effects of caffenine on embryos are explored.
#12 Whole Genome Sequencing
The event, The Drama of DNA is recapped. Scientists discover new gene for devastating form of epilepsy. Both focus on whole genome sequencing.
#10 Innovations in Cancer Therapy
A summary of Cornell University's Dr. Andrew Grimson's "The Messenger's Tale: Decoding the 3'UTR" presentation at UCONN starts the show.
#8 Denise Anamani Interview
Denise Anamani, Academic Coordinator for Molecular Diagnostic Genetic Students at UCONN, discusses the program.
#7 Gene Therapy
Is gene therapy ethical and worth pursuing as a treatment?
#6 Jackson Laboratories for Genomic Medicine Opening
The Grand Opening of Jackson Laboratory in Farmington, CT was this past Wednesday, October 8th. In this episode I discuss the presentations and the facility itself from the conference
#5 Huntington's Disease
Lessons explore Huntington's Disease and genetic testing of Huntington's and the field of bioinformatics
#4 Schizophrenia, 8 Disorders 9/29/14
Major news story is the new research that Schizophrenia has been revealed to be 8 genetically distinct disorders. Scientist of the week is Gregor Mendel and the disease of the week is Cystic Fibrosis.
#3 Can Genetic Manipulations Slow The Aging Process? 9/15/14
Aging, stem cells, Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy are in the news. Scientists highlighted are James Watson and Francis Crick. Disorder of the week is Down Syndrome.
#2 Don't Forget Rosalind Franklin 9/8/14
Rosalind Franklin's contribution to the discovery of the structure of DNA is explored, her role may be bigger than you think.
#1 Google Baseline
News stories are covered with the most major being the announcement of Google Baseline, a projected aimmed to understand the genetics behind a healthy person.