DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

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#403 Genetic Counseling Boards Prep: ABGC’s New Resources Jul 17, 2026

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Melanie Hardy and Amy Shikany take listeners inside the American Board of Genetic Counselor’s (ABGC) board exam and explain how to prepare with the latest 2026 resources.

#402 How Genetic Genealogy Caught the Golden State Killer Jul 10, 2026

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Retired cold-case investigator Paul Holes, whose work helped identify Joseph DeAngelo as the Golden State Killer, discusses forensic DNA, investigative genetic genealogy, the Zodiac Killer, and the future of solving cold cases.

#401 The First Precision Medicine for Achondroplasia with Dr. Ravi Savarirayan Jul 03, 2026

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Our third installment of our Achondroplasia Series, sponsored by BioMarin, explores the FDA approved vosoritide treatment with the doctor who led the clinical trials.

#400 The Story Behind "DNA Today" Jun 26, 2026

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From a high school passion project to a multi-award-winning genetics podcast, Jess Rizzo chats with Kira Dineen to hear the story behind DNA Today.

#399 How PKU Changed Newborn Screening Forever Jun 19, 2026

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Our PKU series kicks off with Sarah Chamberlin and Ryan Miller, sharing the journey from newborn screening result to diagnosis, treatment, and family support.

#398 Soil Microbiomes, Plant Genetics, and Groundswell with Nikki Reed and Rebecca Tickell Jun 12, 2026

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Twilight’s Nikki Reed and filmmaker Rebecca Harrell Tickell uncover the genetic story beneath regenerative agriculture, from soil microbes to human health.

#397 ABGC Recertification Changes: Learning Scenarios Explained for Genetic Counselors Jun 05, 2026

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ABGC Continuing Competence Committee co-chairs Monica Marvin and Dr. Claire Davis join ABGC Executive Director Heather Rich to explain the new Learning Scenarios requirement and what genetic counselors need to know for recertification.

#396 Gene Therapy for Anxiety? Precision Psychiatry through CRISPR & RN May 29, 2026

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Dr. Troy Rohn discusses his new book, Brain Medicine, and explores how CRISPR, RNA, and precision mental health could shape the future of anxiety treatment with gene therapy.

#395 Mapping Melanoma: How Spatial Biology Is Advancing Cancer Research May 22, 2026

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Professors Thomas Tüting and Andreas Braun join Dr. Jia Hui Khoo to explore how multiomics technologies are revealing new insights into melanoma, tumor immunology, and the future of precision oncology.

#394 How Newborn Sequencing Could Transform Pediatric Rare Disease Care in Florida May 15, 2026

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Dr. Pradeep Bhide and Representative Adam Anderson explore how Florida’s Sunshine Genetics Act could reshape newborn sequencing, rare disease diagnosis, and the future of pediatric genomic medicine.

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