Sawbones: DNA Testing

It’s one of our favorite kinds of episodes, making use of Dr. Sydnee’s expertise and Justin’s street smarts: medical questions! Why do we fart? How long is the digestive tract? Why are all minor mouth injuries so awful? Does REM “detoxify” the brain? And am I experiencing nightma ... Show More

The food has been going wild lately, and none more in the headlines this second than cyclospora parasite which is causing an outbreak of . . . intense gastrointestinal distress. Dr. Sydnee and Justin talk about the history of parasitic illnesses and what to know about the outbrea ... Show More

This week, Justin walks Sydnee through the complexities of pharmaceutical naming. Join them as they review the history of the functional regulatory procedures, as well as the way branding and marketing has resulted in increasingly-wild names like "Prozac" and "Skyrizi." Music: "M ... Show More

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

Hiii shooshies! Today, we’re tracing the family tree. Yep, we’re talking DNA tests, and oh my god, do we have family drama to unpack! What happens when you discover a secret half-brother on your paternal side? Do you question your dad about it? And how do you support a best frien ... Show More

Reviewing my DNA report – what my DNA says about me. Where my focus needs to be, and how functional testing filled in the gaps. Hosted by Leanne Vogel. Coaching and other supports available at: https://healthfulpursuit.com/coaching Podcast Sponsors, links and offers available at: ... Show More

Dax and Monica talk to Armcherries! In today's episode, Armcherries tell us about a crazy DNA testing story.Follow Armchair Expert on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Watch new content on YouTube or listen to Armchair Expert early and ad-free by joining Wondery+ ... Show More

In this episode Benny and Mal think about why knowing more about our DNA might be a good thing. Knowing which health issues we might suffer from would mean we could be prepared. But what if we learned we would face many horrible diseases – do we really want to know what the futur ... Show More

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Horrible Histories alum Ben Willbond, ancient DNA experts Prof Turi King and Dr Tom Booth and Nobel prize winner Sir Paul Nurse, as they uncover some of the incredible revelations being revealed through study of ancient DNA. The discovery of ... Show More

SMNTY teams up with 23andMe to explore how women can empower themselves by learning about their genetics both in understanding the past and arming themselves with knowledge for a better future. In this special episode, Samantha reflects on her search for her identity and the powe ... Show More

Scientist Carola Vinuesa and her team test their extraordinary genetic discovery in a court of law.Our thanks to The Francis Crick Institute for sharing recordings and insights. Reporter: Rachel SylvesterProducer: Gary MarshallMusic supervisor: Karla PatellaSound design: Rowan Bi ... Show More

In this episode of Naked Genetics: What new DNA techniques are revealing about human sacrifices in Mayan culture; we debunk the 'junk', in junk DNA; and, the upside down sea snail that makes rafts of its own snot... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scient ... Show More