Have you ever looked in the toilet bowl and wondered, ‘Is that normal?’ Well, you’re not alone — and according to neurogastroenterologist Trisha Pasricha, it’s time to talk about poop.
Pasricha says understanding what’s normal about your bowel movements isn’t just a silly or squeamish conversation, but one that can be lifesaving. Digestive issues affect mi ... Show More
Mar 26
The Problem with Being Perfect: How Unrealistic Standards Hurt Our Minds and Bodies
We often think of perfectionism as a virtue; a kind of shorthand for high standards, a solid work ethic, and attention to detail.But in reality, perfectionism can be a paralyzing force — like sand wedged in the gears of our minds. It slows us down, makes us question our choices, ... Show More
49m 54s
Mar 19
Unearthing the Hidden Stories of Women Scientists
From Kevlar to windshield wipers, pulsars to dark matter and radioactivity, women are responsible for countless scientific discoveries and inventions that changed the world — and yet, many of them remain overlooked, forgotten, or ignored.On this episode, we shine a light on some ... Show More
49m 34s
Sep 2024
EP 153: How genomics is re-writing the taxonomy of disease with Lon Cardon, President and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory
This week, Patrick welcomes President and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory, Lon Cardon. They discuss the rise of genome-wide association studies (GWAS) and how they changed the face of genetics research and why Lon took the plunge and moved from academia to industry in an era when i ... Show More
40m 25s
Oct 2023
How I Took 9 Years off My Age: Live From Toronto with Gene Therapy Pioneer Dr. Adeel Khan : 1098
<p>In this episode, we're broadcasting live from Toronto with Dr. Adeel Khan, a leading figure in the field of gene and cell therapies. Dr. Adeel Khan, who holds an M.D. and is a Canadian Board Certified Physician, specializes in regenerative and cellular medicine. </p><p>He ... Show More
1h 50m
Jan 2025
Driving Disease Risk Prediction and Preventative Healthcare with AI - with Dan Elton of the National Human Genome Research Institute
<p>Today's guest is Dan Elton, Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to explore the transformative role of AI in healthcare. In his new role, Dan shares how his work at NIH focuses on integr ... Show More
15m 14s
Apr 2025
Breaking Down AI's Role in Genomics and Polygenic Risk Prediction - with Dan Elton of the National Human Genome Research Institute
<p>Today's guest is Dan Elton, a Staff Scientist at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dan returns to the program to explore how AI is advancing genetic research, from protein engineering to gene editing and risk predi ... Show More
20m 3s
Jul 2024
Audio long read: Hope, despair and CRISPR — the race to save one woman’s life
In India, a group of researchers raced to develop a CRISPR-based genome editing therapy to save the life of a young woman with a rare neurodegenerative disease. Despite a valiant effort, the pace of research was ultimately too slow to save her life. While many are convinced that ... Show More
23m 4s
Oct 2024
The Future of Humanity? How CRISPR Could Change Life Forever
The Future of Humanity? How CRISPR Could Change Life Forever" - In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking world of CRISPR and genetic engineering, technologies that promise to reshape our future. Discover how CRISPR's precision editing could eliminate genetic diseases, enhan ... Show More
15m 44s