This episode covers genetic testing. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/paediatrics/genetics/testing/ or in the genetics section in the Zero to Finals paediatrics book. The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.
Aug 2023
#268 ‒ Genetics: testing, therapy, editing, association with disease risk, autism, and more | Wendy Chung, M.D., Ph.D.
2h 27m
May 2020
Genetics: Genome Screening & Sex Determination 🔎 - GCSE Biology Learning & Revision
<p>In this episode, Emma looks at genome screening and sex determination for your GCSE Bio. She looks at the advantages and disadvantages of genome screening, as well as the determination of sex using X and Y chromosomes. Perfect for AQA, Edexcel, OCR, WJEC and CIE exam boards. I ... Show More
1m 38s
Jul 2024
Genetic Testing for Sports Performance
In this episode, I discuss genetic testing for sports and athletic performance. I describe the history of sports genomics and the search for genes that determine strength, endurance, and other performance markers. I explain how to interpret genetic test results, including how man ... Show More
1h 43m
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 13
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
Yesterday
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
<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
