Nov 30
Episode 156: Fossils and Dating Methods
An introduction to the techniques used to study the history and ages of geological speciments. We begin with an overview of chronostratigraphy, covering principles of relative dating, way up indicators, and biostratigraphy. We then discuss geochronology, including a review of ear ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2025
Episode 155: Embryology and Development
An introduction to the process of development, beginning with fertilisation and covering the stages of blastocyst formation, implantation into the uterus, gastrulation and its constituent cell movements, neurulation and the role of the notochord, and the beginnings of organogenes ... Show More
1h 10m
Oct 2025
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
Aug 2023
Pembrolizumab after ASCT in PTCL, germline predisposition to myeloid neoplasms in patients with hypoplastic bone marrow, and limited plasticity of monocyte fate and function
In this week’s episode, we’ll discuss pembrolizumab after autologous stem cell transplantation in patients with peripheral T-cell lymphoma. Newly reported phase 2 study results show that blocking PD-1 with pembrolizumab had a favorable safety profile and demonstrated promising ac ... Show More
21m 18s
Oct 2024
EP 159: Engineering macrophages to tackle rare disease with Noam Baumatz of Noga Therapeutics
In this episode, we’re joined by Noam Baumatz, CEO and Co-Founder of Noga Therapeutics, a company dedicated to developing gene therapies for rare and severe diseases through engineering macrophages. Motivated by his highly personal experience of rare disease, Noam founded Noga to ... Show More
44m 17s
Apr 2025
Neuroepigenetic Mechanisms and Primate Epigenome Evolution (Boyan Bonev)
In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Boyan Bonev from the HelmholtzZetrum in Munich about his work on neuroepigenetics, focusing on gene regulation, chromatin architecture, and primate epigenome evolution, This Episode focuses on Dr. Bonev’s recent research, ... Show More
45m 11s
May 2024
EP 134: Prenatal genetic testing and the future of AI in genetic counselling with Kira Dineen, host of DNA Today
In episode 134, we welcome fellow genetics podcaster Kira Dineen. Kira is most widely known for her award winning podcast, DNA Today, as well as producing a number of other health and science podcasts. Now running for more than 10 years, DNA Today is the winner of the 2020, 2021, ... Show More
40m 44s
Jan 2022
Long-term outcomes in severe aplastic anemia, cytoprotective effects of factor VIIa, and the role of IL-1 in hematopoietic stem cell ageing
In this week’s podcast, we’ll talk about the long-term outcomes in patients with severe aplastic anemia treated with immunosuppression and eltrombopag, learn more about anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective effects of factor VIIa, and discuss the role of IL-1 in microbiome-induced ... Show More
20m 35s
Oct 2024
Epigenetic Mechanisms of Mammalian Germ Cell Development (Mitinori Saitou)
In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Mitinori Saitou from Kyoto University about his work on germ cell development, focusing on proteins like BLIMP1 and PRDM14, reprogramming iPSCs, and his vision to address infertility and genetic disorders through epigenet ... Show More
39m 49s
Here we survey of the causes and consequences of genetic mutation, including a discussion of mechanisms of endogenous and induced mutations, rates of mutation, types of single nucleotide mutations, and the phenotypic effects of mutation. We also discuss various mechanisms for detecting and repairing genetic mutations, including base excision repair, DNA mism ... Show More
<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Molecular Testing Pearls</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">In Part 4 of our Heme Path series, we thoroughly examine the details of molecular testing and how it relates to hematologic and oncologic malignancies </p><p class="" s ... Show More
