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Nice Genes!

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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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Many rare genetic diseases are caused by a “typo” in our DNA. For most, fixing that spelling mistake has been out of reach. But a recent clinical trial has changed everything, opening up the door for possible cures we never thought were possible th... more

For the past 25 years, we’ve been hearing that male contraceptives are just a few years away. And then a few more… and then some more after that. So for something that has been in development for such a long time, what is with the hold up?

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If you’ve ever watched the TV show Survivor, you know the rules: outwit, outplay, outlast.

But in the animal kingdom, Survivor isn’t a game– in a very real way, it’s adapt, or…

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Have you heard about the radioactive wolves in Chernobyl? Or the latest gene-editing tech that’s curing rare diseases? Or that male birth control might be on the horizon? No?!

Well, get ready, because while we’ve been busy living our lives, genomics... more

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Ty Sperle
Patient with chronic granulomatous disease and first recipient of prime editing in a world-first trial
Episode: It’s Prime Time: Can New Gene Editing Technologies Re-write the Future of Health?
Peter Quinn
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, Founder of the PrimeSight Lab
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: It’s Prime Time: Can New Gene Editing Technologies Re-write the Future of Health?
Bruna Costa
Postdoctoral scientist at the PrimeSight Lab
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: It’s Prime Time: Can New Gene Editing Technologies Re-write the Future of Health?
Dr. Premal Patel
Urologist specializing in men's health, assistant professor at University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Episode: Shoot Your Shot: Is Male Birth Control Finally Here?
Dr. Stephanie Page
Professor of medicine and endocrinology
University of Washington, Seattle
Episode: Shoot Your Shot: Is Male Birth Control Finally Here?
Dr. Kendall Calhoun
Assistant Professor in Zoology, University of British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Episode: Survivor - Animal Edition: How are some species adapting to a human-altered world?
Dr. Cara Love
Postdoctoral researcher, Princeton University
Princeton University
Episode: Survivor - Animal Edition: How are some species adapting to a human-altered world?
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

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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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 131 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
    Canada10 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kwalsh123
    Canada10 months ago
  • Excellent science show

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daedalus66
    Canada10 months ago
  • 5/5

    Amazing info! Dr Byers is so knowledgeable and funny!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lcmichetti
    Canada10 months ago
  • One of the best science podcasts

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thill21
    Canada10 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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Shoot Your Shot: Is Male Birth Control Finally Here?
Q: What are the societal implications if these methods become available?
If reversible male contraception options become available, society could move toward shared reproductive agency, reduce unplanned pregnancies, and shift the burden of contraception away from the person who becomes pregnant, though safety, access, and equitable distribution would need careful consideration.
Shoot Your Shot: Is Male Birth Control Finally Here?
Q: What are some of the promising approaches on the horizon?
Promising avenues include a gel that lowers sperm count, on-demand pills that render sperm unable to swim temporarily, a reversible vasectomy-like method using a gel, retinoic acid pathway inhibitors, and non-hormonal genetic targets in sperm production, all aiming to be non-systemic and reversible.
Shoot Your Shot: Is Male Birth Control Finally Here?
Q: What are the options for males when it comes to birth control today?
Currently the main options are vasectomy, condoms (which also prevent STIs), and less reliable methods like withdrawal; research and trials are exploring hormonal, non-hormonal, and on-demand approaches that could offer reversible options in the future.
Survivor - Animal Edition: How are some species adapting to a human-altered world?
Q: What does the genetic data suggest about adaptation in these wolves?
Preliminary findings show immune system shifts and signatures of selection in the genome that point to novel pathways of cancer response, indicating that these wolves may be adapting at a genetic level to chronic radiation, although functional consequences are not yet fully understood.
Survivor - Animal Edition: How are some species adapting to a human-altered world?
Q: Why wolves, and why study them in the Chernobyl exclusion zone?
Wolves are a powerful, large carnivore with wide home ranges that can help reveal how radiation exposure impacts movement, behavior, and physiology; the zone provides a unique natural laboratory where chronic radiation exposure occurs in a real-world setting, enabling long-term study of adaptation and cancer-related processes.

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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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