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#326 How DNA Solves Crimes: The Forensic Science Behind True Crime
#326 How DNA Solves Crimes: The Forensic Science Behind True Crime

Dr. Henry Erlich on DNA Evidence, Exonerations, and Ethical Dilemmas.

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#325 Revolutionizing Variant Curation with MAVEs
#325 Revolutionizing Variant Curation with MAVEs

Drs. Fowler and Starita explain how multiplexed assays of variant effect are helping to curate variants. Fast.

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#324 Genetic Contraindications for Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 Agonists)
#324 Genetic Contraindications for Ozempic and Wegovy (GLP-1 Agonists)

Dr. Josiah Allen explains how genetic mutations (like RET) influence the safety of GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy.

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#323 Supporting Ongoing Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD) Care
#323 Supporting Ongoing Urea Cycle Disorder (UCD) Care

Two UCD experts, Holly Bernal and Laurie Bernstein, share how clinicians can better engage patients in their own care to help them sustain their daily UCD management needs.

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#241 NBC's Maury Povich on Paternity Testing
#241 NBC's Maury Povich on Paternity Testing

“You are (not) the father!” NBC’s Maury Povich joins us for a discussion on paternity testing.

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#200 Reflecting on a Decade of DNA Today
#200 Reflecting on a Decade of DNA Today

We celebrate 200 episodes and a decade of DNA Today! Hear listener’s favorite episodes and moments captured over the years.

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#192 Osteogenesis Imperfecta with The Middle’s Atticus Shaffer
#192 Osteogenesis Imperfecta with The Middle’s Atticus Shaffer

Atticus Shaffer of The Middle on ABC discusses life with osteogenesis imperfecta and his acting career.

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#191 Overturning Roe v. Wade with Laura Hercher
#191 Overturning Roe v. Wade with Laura Hercher

Genetic Counselor, Laura Hercher, discusses the US Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the ramifications of this decision for the genetic counseling community

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