On today's episode Fei and Nick discuss some nuances in genetics and inheritance. We go over penetrance, expressivity, as well as genetic imprinting.
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Jul 10
Genetics: Gene Expression
In this episode, we explore key topics in genetics, including how sex-linked and autosomal traits are inherited. We'll break down inheritance patterns using real-world examples, like X-linked recessive diseases, and walk through Punnett square problems to show how these traits ar ... Show More
52m 43s
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
Apr 2026
Genetics: Chromosomes, Meiosis and Mitosis, and Inheritance Patterns
This podcast is the first in a series of lectures covering genetics. I cover the following topics: brief history of basic genetic principals, evolution, chromosomal theory (including mutations), mitosis and meiosis, and inheritance patterns. Please email me if you have any commen ... Show More
50m 11s
Feb 2022
The TRUTH about “good genes” | Ep195
On this episode, Kashif and I dive into the various areas of your life that are impacted by genetics, and explain why your DNA could be the key to unlocking the truth behind a host of other issues that affect sleep, nutrition, immunity, and more.
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43m 40s
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
<p>In Part 2 of our Heme Path series, we get into the details of cytogenetics (conventional karyotype and FISH)</p><p>Episode contents: </p><p>- What is "cytogenetics"? </p><p>- How do we use cytoenetic information clinically? </p><p>- What is the difference between the conventio ... Show More
