Despite being one of the earliest recognized genetic diseases, many aspects of Huntington’s disease remain shrouded in mystery. This stems in part from our limited grasp on how our own minds work but also from the dark history of Huntington’s disease and the shame and silence that accompanied it for so long. In this episode, we attempt to bring what we know ... Show More
Oct 27
Special Episode: Dr. Lindsey Fitzharris & The Sleuth-Hound
Since his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet in 1887, Sherlock Holmes has captured hearts and imaginations around the world. Featured in countless tv shows, movies, books, plays, comic books, songs, and other media, Holmes has been firmly cemented as one of the most recogniza ... Show More
48m 59s
Oct 20
Ep 225 Peptides: What your peptide dealer doesn’t want you to know
Looking to get swole (do people still say that)? Want to rewind the clock and smooth those bothersome wrinkles? Trying to lose weight rapidly and without a prescription? If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, chances are you’ve been inundated with ads, influencers, and ... Show More
1h 4m
Oct 13
Ep 224 Snake Oil: The Great American Fraud
Come one, come all to learn of the miraculous news we’re buzzing to share with you at this limited time, low price offer. If you’ve been troubled by aches and pains, sores and sneezes, look no further than this very special episode - good for whatever ails you. Brimming with hist ... Show More
57m 8s
Nov 2024
Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 1
In the first part of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann-Murphy about a practical approach to genetic leukodystrophies, focusing on the importance of genetic testing, identifying red flags in patients, and navigating the complexities o ... Show More
25m 41s
Nov 2024
Genetic Leukodystrophies Mimicking CNS Inflammation - Part 2
In the concluding segment of this two-part series, Dr. Justin Abbatemarco talks with Dr. Jennifer L. Orthmann-Murphy about genetic leukodystrophies and the increasing recognition of these disorders in adult neurology, the importance of genetic testing, and the evolving treatment ... Show More
13m 12s
May 2017
#77 — The Moral Complexity of Genetics
Sam Harris speaks with Siddhartha Mukherjee about the human desire to understand and manipulate heredity, the genius of Gregor Mendel, the ethics of altering our genes, the future of genetic medicine, patent issues in genetic research, controversies about race and intelligence, a ... Show More
44m 11s
Mar 2025
Decoding Risk: Understanding Polygenic Risk Scores in Modern Medicine. Demystifying Genetics with Erica Spaeth
<p>This episode dives into polygenic risk testing, exploring how genetic data can inform healthcare strategies. We discuss the complexities of communicating risk, the role of polygenic scores in identifying disease susceptibility, and the evolving landscape of personalized medici ... Show More
49m 41s
Mar 2012
Genes and evolution - from populations to tumours
From whole populations to individual cancers, we're taking a look at genes and evolution. We're also talking about dogs and their diseases, shining a light on Van Gogh's sunflowers, and wondering whether the USB-sized DNA sequence is hope or hype. Plus we've got our gene of the m ... Show More
32m 40s