Drs. Eric Green and Sarah Tishkoff join our host Kira Dineen for our annual recap and reflection on the biggest genetics/genomics advancements this year!
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#335 Neanderthals, Denisovans, and Us: How DNA Reveals Evolution
Mitochondrial Eve, Neanderthal genes, and the Out of Africa theory—explained by one of the pioneers of PCR, Dr. Henry Erlich.
#279 Reflecting on 50 Years of Greenwood Genetic Center
Lori Bassett, a board-certified genetic counselor and the Director of Communications at GGC, commemorates the 50th anniversary by sharing GGC’s remarkable contributions to genetics.
#216 African American Ancestry with Nicka Smith
Pro genealogist Nicka Smith discusses direct to consumer DNA testing and its role in retracing African American Ancestry.
#196 Mitochondrial Disorders with Devin Shuman and Lissa Poincenot
Mitochondrial experts Devin Shuman and Lissa Poincenot discuss Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy.
#170 Mitochondrial Disorders with Alejandro Dorenbaum
Investigational therapies for primary mitochondrial myopathy are discussed with Dr. Alejandro Dorenbaum in honor of rare disease month.
#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.