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Nice Genes!

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Climate Change
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Sudden Cardiac Arrest
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From healthcare and biotechnology to forests and fisheries, the evolving study of genomics is leading to some of the most exciting and world-changing discoveries in science and medicine. Like – did you know that your individual genomic signature can help determine the healthcare treatment you receive? Or that mapping the genomes of trees can inform forest management?

But while the study of genomi... more

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This episode was originally released on August 2, 2022

Just like any good superhero comic, we start this episode with the science going incredibly wrong. Think: vats of toxic waste producing evil mutants that ravage the city. Or maybe not so evil. I... more

Have you ever wondered why most orange cats are male? Scientists have been scratching their heads over this for decades, and now we finally have answers. In our final Gene Short of the season, Sarah Lando and Dr. Kaylee Byers explain the surprising n... more

This episode was originally released on November 15, 2022

Things aren’t always what they seem on the surface, especially when it comes to our oceans. So many mysteries hum below its watery surface. So, you may just have to use your ears when it's to... more

The story of 23andMe has more twists than a soap opera. Spit parties, ghosting the FDA, unicorn valuations, and massive data breaches—this company has done it all. In this Gene Short, Sarah Lando walks Dr. Kaylee Byers through the drama behind the he... more

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Brian Arnold
Data scientist and evolutionary biologist
Princeton University; Shane Campbell-Staten Group
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Nodding our Tusks to Heroic Mutations
Maria Pia Miglietta
Marine and evolutionary biologist
Texas A&M University
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Nodding our Tusks to Heroic Mutations
Dr. Jennifer Allen
Whale biologist
University or research group mentioned as working with ears to the water
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Calls from the Deep - A genomic whale of a story
Joshua Zeeman
Filmmaker and documentarian
Director of The Loneliest Whale, The Search for 52
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Calls from the Deep - A genomic whale of a story
Dr. Travis Park
Paleobiologist
Natural History Museum, London
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Calls from the Deep - A genomic whale of a story
John Hildebrand
Bioacoustician
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Calls from the Deep - A genomic whale of a story
Dr. Hannah Belcher
Director of knowledge mobilization; autism researcher
King's College London
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Slipping Through the Spectrum - Rethinking the Divide in Autism Diagnoses
Dr. John Constantino
Chief of Behavioral and Mental Health
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Episode: Genomic Repeat: Slipping Through the Spectrum - Rethinking the Divide in Autism Diagnoses
Sarah Lando
Genome BC researcher hosted on the episode
Genome BC
Episode: The 200-Year Old Whale

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Kaylee Byers
Host and science communicator focused on genomics and its societal implications
Rackeb Tesfaye
Co-host helping to unpack discoveries in genomics

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 129 ratings
  • TB transmission via Milk

    I am somewhat dismayed that the recent podcast on TB failed to mention transmission via milk, from cows to humans. The reason the UK was able to dramatically reduce the incidence of TB in the past was the introduction of pasteurization. The fad of preferring unpasteurized milk (based on possible health/taste benefits) is increasing the likelihood of TB transmission yet again and any scientific broadcast about TB should be talking about it.

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    AMLMN
    Canada8 months ago
  • Fun and fascinating

    This is a fun and easy to listen to podcast. Makes genetics entertaining, I am learning lots! Also love that it is Canadian based.

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    5
    Kwalsh123
    Canada8 months ago
  • Excellent science show

    One of the very best such podcasts. I listen regularly.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daedalus66
    Canada8 months ago
  • 5/5

    Amazing info! Dr Byers is so knowledgeable and funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lcmichetti
    Canada8 months ago
  • One of the best science podcasts

    A must-listen for anyone curious about how science shapes our lives.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Thill21
    Canada8 months ago

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Great for classrooms and science-curious listeners who want to learn and be inspired
High quality guests and clear explanations keep complex topics understandable
Episodes are informative and entertaining, often with practical health and policy implications
Engaging science storytelling that makes genomics accessible to non-specialists
Strong mix of research depth and human-interest stories enhances learning and retention

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Genomic Repeat: Nodding our Tusks to Heroic Mutations
Q: How does the team explain the high rate of female offspring from tuskless mothers?
They propose that the mutation is dominant for tusklessness but recessive for lethality, so females with one copy are tuskless but do not express the lethal aspect due to a second X chromosome; males with one copy die early, skewing offspring sex ratios toward females in the tuskless line.
Genomic Repeat: Nodding our Tusks to Heroic Mutations
Q: What was the finding after collecting elephant DNA samples from Gorongosa National Park?
The data showed a dramatic rise in tusklessness among female elephants during the Mozambican Civil War, consistent with differential survival where tusked elephants were more likely to be poached; this supported a model where a male-lethal mutation on the X chromosome could drive the observed pattern.
Genomic Repeat: Calls from the Deep - A genomic whale of a story
Q: What does tuning into whale songs reveal beyond just the music itself?
It reveals population structure, cultural transmission, and how environmental changes, especially noise, influence vocalizations and mating strategies, helping us understand ecosystem health and climate effects.
Genomic Repeat: Germ Spotting - Tracking diseases using genomics
Q: How do we track diseases quickly to stay on top of things as they spread?
We need to understand microbial evolution to identify patterns and apply pressure to respond effectively.
The Music That Moves Us
Q: What do you enjoy about this line of work as a geneticist?
Dr. Alison Castle enjoys the diversity and the opportunity to see one in a million cases, along with the excitement of being at the forefront of medicine.

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A genetics-forward show that makes complex genomics accessible through lively interviews, storytelling, and real-world applications. Topics span mutation biology, marine genomics, public health, and ethical issues in data privacy and medical storytelling. Guests range from researchers to journalists and patient advocates, with a strong emphasis on how genomics informs medicine, conservation, and society. A standout trait is the host's knack for translating technical science into engaging, human-centered conversations, often tying discoveries to practical implications for health, privacy, and policy. Listeners interested in approachable yet rigorous science, and in how genomic insights shape culture and policy, are likely to be intrigued by ... more

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