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Genetics Unzipped

From Mendel’s peas to personal genome sequencing, Genetics Unzipped brings you stories from the world of genes, genomes and DNA. In association with The Genetics Society.

Copyright: © The Genetics Society

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BONUS Re-release S3.22 - The Past, Present and Future of the Human Genome Project Apr 27, 2023

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To celebrate DNA Day, we are rereleasing an episode from series 3, called The Past, Present, and Future of the Human Genome Project, when Kat interviewed the director of the US National Human Genome Research Institute, Dr Eric Green about his work on the Human Genome Project from its very inception.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

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This podcast is created by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.08: Pop goes the genome! Genetics in popular culture Apr 20, 2023

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We take a leftfield look at public communication of genetics, exploring how the science of DNA turns up in popular culture from comics and music to cakes, with Great British Bake Off winner Syabira Yusoff.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

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This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.07: Chris Hemsworth took a genetic test for Alzheimer's. Should you? Apr 06, 2023

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We’re discussing Chris Hemsworth’s recent Alzheimer's risk findings and the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer DNA testing with genetic counsellor and host of the podcast DNA Today, Kira Dineen.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

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This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is created by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.06: Bye-bye boys: The genetics behind the extinction of males Mar 23, 2023

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We’re saying bye-bye to the boys, and exploring whether new gene technologies and climate change will make males extinct.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is created by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.05: GMO or GM NO? The ethics and realities of genome editing Mar 09, 2023

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We're exploring the ethics and regulations of genome editing. What is allowed? What shouldn't be? And who should get to decide? Plus we explore a new exhibit on the topic that lets the public have their say.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is created by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.04: The diagnostic odyssey: A journey into genetic testing for rare diseases Feb 23, 2023

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We’re off on a journey to the world of rare genetic disorders, exploring the diagnostic odyssey that patients go on in search of answers, research into variants of unknown significance and new approaches for treating the rare disease Aicardi-Goutières Syndrome (AGS)

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.03: Confident, competent or confused: What do you think you know about genetics? Feb 09, 2023

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How much do you know about genetics? In this episode we’re sharing the results of a large survey asking the UK public what their opinions are, what they know, or more importantly, what they think they know about genetics and what that means for society.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Sally Le Page with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.02: Would you Adam and Eve it? In search of our earliest genetic ancestors Jan 26, 2023

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We’re going back to the very genesis of our species in search of the genetic Adam and Eve. Who were they? When and where did they live? Were there really just two of them? And how should we really be referring to these ancient ancestors anyway?

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S6.01 Baby brain, baby body: the genetics (and epigenetics) of reproduction Jan 12, 2023

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We’re going back to the womb to explore the genetics of how to make babies - from finding out how birthweight is linked to the risk of diabetes to investigating the multifaceted role of the hormone prolactin in pregnancy and the role of epigenetics in the placenta.

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.

This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

S525: 2022 Unzipped Dec 15, 2022

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Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com

Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip

This episode of Genetics Unzipped was written, presented and produced by Sally Le Page.

This podcast is created by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

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