Issues for genetic testing

FromNaked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

Start listening View podcast show

Issues for genetic testing

FromNaked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

ratings:

Length:

30 minutes

Released:

Jul 13, 2014

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Whether we like it or not, we're heading further along the road of genetic testing, not just for single genes but for complex diseases and even ancestry. But can the results of gene tests change our behaviour? Plus colouring crows, electric eels, gluing chromosomes and a sketchy gene of the month.

Released:

Jul 13, 2014

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes...

Skip carousel

The genetics of germs - Naked Genetics 12.11.14: Our world - and our bodies - are teeming with bacteria. And although some of them are friendly, many of them are not. Plus, electrifying news about bacterial nanowires, cuddly koalas, and counting chromosomes, and our gene of the month is the mindblo... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Designer genes - Naked Genetics 16.03.14: The recent invention of powerful precision tools for editing the human genome - known as CRISPR, has opened up new worlds of possibilities for researchers seeking to understand how our genes work - and also those who want to permanently change the hu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
32 min listen
The world of top (genetics) models - Naked Genetics 12.05.14: This month we're taking a look at the world of top models - not the kind that won't get out of bed for less than ten grand, but the model organisms used by researchers all over the world to answer some of the most challenging questions in biology. We... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
29 min listen
Tackling neurodegenerative diseases - Naked Genetics 12.06.14: Complex, mysterious and currently incurable - the challenge for researchers working on neurodegenerative diseases is huge. We'll be finding out how scientists are using genetic approaches to understand these distressing illnesses. Plus we find out wh... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Engineering life - Naked Genetics 15.10.14: Imagine designing bacteria that can do whatever you want - from cleaning up oil spills to churning out the latest cancer treatments - ordering the biological parts online and building it in a couple of weeks. This is no longer the stuff of dreams, bu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes, depression and schizophrenia - Naked Genetics 14.04.14: Around one in four adults in the UK experiences mental health problems in any year, and mental illness is a major problem for sufferers, their loved ones, and society. It's becoming clear that genes are involved, but what do we actually know? Plus, a... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Beautiful otherness - autism genetics - Naked Genetics 13.03.14: It's thought that around one in a hundred children in the UK is somewhere on the autistic spectrum - a complex range of disorders that can be challenging to understand and live with. But recent advances in genetics are bringing hope for new therapies... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Hacking biology - synthetic DNA and experimental evolution - Naked Genetics 12.07.14: Every biology student is familiar with DNA - the ladder-like blueprint of life built on a backbone of the sugar deoxyribose. Scientists are now hacking this structure to make entirely new DNA-like molecules built on different sugar skeletons, opening... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Epigenetics and reprogramming - turning back the clock - Naked Genetics 12.09.14: We've all heard of the genetic code - the letters that spell out the instructions in our DNA. But that's not the whole story. Researchers are increasingly digging into the epigenetic code - the marks that tell cells which genes to use and which to ig... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Have a heart - Naked Genetics 13.10.14: The heart is a vital biological pump, beating around a billion times in a lifetime. But faulty genes can cause big problems. Plus, taming the tiger genome, solving citrus sickness, and our gene of the month is for all you hopeless romantics out there... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Stop bugging me! The genetics of bedbugs and other insects - Naked Genetics 12.10.14: They suck your blood, hitch-hike on your luggage, and are a growing threat to the hotel industry. Bedbugs are a growing problem in the modern jet-set world, and scientists are using genetic techniques to try and understand why. Feeling itchy yet? Plu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
A hundred thousand genomes - Naked Genetics 15.03.14: Over the past year the Government has unveiled an audacious programme under the banner of Genomics England, aiming to sequence the genomes of 100,000 people affected by cancer and rare genetic diseases. We take a look at some of the practical and eth... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Developmental genetics - from one cell to many - Naked Genetics 12.04.14: This month we're taking a trip into the world of developmental genetics, finding out how an animal grows from one cell into many millions as it develops from a fertilised egg, and discovering how it knows when it's grown enough. We also hear about th... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
32 min listen
Genes and evolution - from populations to tumours - Naked Genetics 12.03.14: 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. Pl... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
33 min listen
Fitting into your genes - the genetics of obesity - Naked Genetics 13.01.14: The gym is full, the pubs are empty - it can only be January, as a good proportion of the population resolves to shape up and lose weight. But are your efforts going to help you fit into your jeans (with a J), or are you just fighting against your ge... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Cancer genetics - When good cells go bad - Naked Genetics 12.12.14: Cancer is literally the enemy within us -it starts when our own cells get damaged and go rogue, multiplying out of control and spreading around body. But how can we use new genetic knowledge to beat it? Plus, decoding the wheat genome, finding out wh... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Issues for genetic testing - Naked Genetics 14.07.14: Whether we like it or not, we're heading further along the road of genetic testing, not just for single genes but for complex diseases and even ancestry. But can the results of gene tests change our behaviour? Plus colouring crows, electric eels, glu... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Let's talk about sex - Naked Genetics 13.07.14: Summer loving is in the air, so what better time to think about sex? But we're not going to get graphic - we're talking about the genetics of sex determination. Plus, why turkeys need a wingman, figuring out fingerprints, and a leggy gene of the mont... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Nature, nurture and wiring the brain - Naked Genetics 14.05.14: The more we understand about the genetic variations that affect our brains, the more questions are raised - for example, are we a product of nature or nurture, and what should we test for? Plus, why Y loss is bad for men, the usefulness of junk DNA, ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes for sore eyes - Naked Genetics 14.08.14: From the beauty of a sunset or the ugliness of war to the smile on a loved one's face, our eyes bring us all kinds of information about the world around us. now researchers are working to develop new therapies for people who have lost this precious s... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
The future of fingerprinting - Naked Genetics 13.06.14: Our genes are our unique calling card, and DNA analysis has been used to solve crimes and resolve paternity disputes for decades. Now new genetic technology promises to revolutionise medicine. Plus, we meet the man who invented genetic fingerprinting... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes and genomes - Naked Genetics 12.08.14: It's now over a decade since the human genome was first sequenced, costing over a billion pounds and taking 13 years. Today, we're close to the thousand dollar genome. But what's in a genome, and what can it tell us about our risk of disease? Plus we... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
The wonderful world of RNA - Naked Genetics 13.02.14: You've probably heard of DNA, but what do you know about RNA? As well as being the molecule that shuttles information from our genes into our cells, it also plays a huge number of other roles in all cells, from bacteria and viruses to tiny worms, pla... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genomics - Hope or hype? - Naked Genetics 13.05.14: Genetic technology is expanding at a pace that few can keep up with, with huge amounts of data being generated every week. But is this explosion of information delivering meaningful advances for patients? Plus, how one scientist tracked down the gene... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes and genealogy - Naked Genetics 13.09.14: Who do you think you are? And is the answer in your genes? This month we're delving into genes and genealogy. Plus, putting an end to genetic determinism, and an ancient Egyptian gene of the month. ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genes, infections and immunity - Naked Genetics 13.08.14: Why can some people stay fit as a fiddle, while other seem to catch every bug that's going? As you might expect, the answer lies in our genes. Plus, a multitude of mutant mice, the state of gene therapy for epilepsy, and an unseeing gene of the month... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Doing the twist - packing DNA - Naked Genetics 13.04.14: Almost every single cell of your body is packed with more than two metres of DNA, containing your genes. But not only does it have to be packed up to fit in there, it also has to be organised and read. Plus, how genetic variations are linked to cance... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Genetically Modified plants - Naked Genetics 15.02.14: Genetically modified, or GM, crops are a hot topic. Some people are deeply suspicious of the technology while others see it as an effective and efficient way of generating bountiful, healthier harvests. Plus, purple tomatoes, a giant of a gene involv... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Taking shape - Naked Genetics 13.12.14: Across the natural world, cells organise themselves into a wonderful array of shapes and structures. But how do they do this? Plus, building bones, plant sex in space, and a rather plump gene of the month. ... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Searching for the engram - Naked Genetics 14.12.14: For many years scientists have been searching for the mysterious engram - the place in the brain where memories are kept. And thanks to advances in genetics and neurobiology, it looks like they're now getting close to finding it. Plus, contagious can... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen

More Episodes from Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

Skip carousel

ADHD advantages, and mining microbiomes: Plus, a frog that looks like a log by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
23 min listen
The roamin' Roman Empire, and Charles Darwin's love life: Plus, a look into the world of animal hybrids by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
29 min listen
The origin of Europe's MS disease, and South Pole sequencing: Plus, return to crab... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
28 min listen
Testing for genetic diseases, and bats with big penises: Plus, how do our genes affect the way we age? by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
28 min listen
Is vegetarianism genetic, and the penis-eating spider: And how much neanderthal is in you? by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
31 min listen
COVID In Your Genes: The Risk Factors: Do our genes control how we respond to COVID? The answer is in - and it's yes... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
The Genes Who Came in for the Cold: In this month's programme, meet the genes that help us tolerate - and even enjoy - being extremely chilly... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
How To Tell Coronavirus Variants Apart: Meet the most critical coronavirus variants. Plus: catching a serial killer; and fish gaining limbs... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
29 min listen
Identical Twins: Not Identical?: This month: mutations in early development, selfish genes in sperm, and COVID vaccine booster shots... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
29 min listen
RNA vaccines, privacy, and penguins: Addressing your questions about the coronavirus vaccine. Plus: quick-change genes, privacy, and penguins... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
24 min listen
Mink, Ivory, & a Disease Discovered Backwards: Coronavirus in mink, a test to track poached ivory, the genome of a cat, and a new genetic disease... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
27 min listen
Slave Trade, Neanderthals, & COVID: A severe COVID risk factor in our genes; tracking the translatlantic slave trade; and a genetics video game... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
28 min listen
How To Survive Poison: Bugs do it. And vertebrates - and even humans. How do you eat poison and get away with it? by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
The Inner Lives of Birds: Birds can do amazing things. Let's take a look under the wing... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
29 min listen
Female Mosaicism: The Stronger Sex?: Meet the phenomenon that seems to help females live longer, see colour better, and even survive COVID-19... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
27 min listen
Fermented foods: the real deal?: We take a look at the trendy world of fermented foods. Are they actually good for you? And if so, why? by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
ACE2: The Coronavirus Gateway: Meet ACE2, the protein in the pandemic spotlight - protector, turned betrayer... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
34 min listen
The Coronavirus Mutation Situation: Underneath this global pandemic is a tiny string of genetic code, whose sequence reveals its nature... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
25 min listen
Gene Genealogy & The Lost Family: Direct to consumer DNA tests are excellent at uncovering family history - and family secrets... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
24 min listen
FOXG1 Syndrome: Fighting the Odds: FOXG1 Syndrome is one of the rarest genetic disorders out there. Now, meet the people fighting it... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
25 min listen
The Fly Infest-agation: We got a Christmas present: a small tube of dead flies. Can DNA crack the case? by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
28 min listen
African genetics and ethics: The story of the largest ever study of African people's genetics - and the ethical issue that came after... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
29 min listen
What's in the water?: We're diving into the stuff that makes up two thirds of the Earth's surface... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
26 min listen
Quadrillions: Sequencing the UK Biobank: This month on the show, the biggest whole-genome project ever. We're talking in the quadrillions... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
The Dog Show: Dogs with flat faces often struggle to breathe. What's going on in their genes? Plus, we sequence a puppy... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
31 min listen
Mendel's Trick: Time to go back to the monk who started at all. But all is not as it seems... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Decoding a Mammoth with George Church - Naked Genetics 19.03.24: Join Harvard DNA pioneer George Church and Chris Smith in conversation as they discuss gene cloning, DNA sequencing, decoding the mammoth genome, the risks posed by fossil viruses lurking in extinct genomes, the prospects of xenotransplantation and s... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
31 min listen
The CRISPR baby controversy - Naked Genetics 18.12.21: In November, He Jiankui claimed that two genetically engineered children have been born. Did he really do it? And if so, what are the ramifications for the babies and for the field? Georgia Mills explores the controversy in a special edition of Na... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
28 min listen
The future of forensic genetics - Naked Genetics 18.04.14: We're returning to the scene of the crime with another look at the latest techniques in the world of forensic genetics - can we really predict physical features or even ethnicity from your DNA, and what does this mean for our criminal justice system?... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
33 min listen
A Festival of Genomics - Naked Genetics 18.03.14: We're off to a festival - but before you worry about where your tent and wellies are, it's the Festival of Genomics, held at a clean and dry conference centre in London rather than a muddy field full of rock bands and dodgy burgers. Plus, what does t... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
40 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Genes for sore eyes - Naked Genetics 14.08.14: From the beauty of a sunset or the ugliness of war to the smile on a loved one's face, our eyes bring us all kinds of information about the world around us. now researchers are working to develop new therapies for people who have lost this precious s... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Using Molasses with Cannabis and Other Ways To Enrich Your Soil/Medium by Grow Weed at Home with Kyle Kushman
13 min listen
Weight Extremism & Shame: A 53-Year-Old Heals His Heart & Body – In Session with Marc David: When it comes to weight, many people can identify with the concept of “weight extremism” – otherwise known as yo-yo dieting. We’re “all in” with our health commitments, whether that’s daily exercise, a healthy diet, getting to bed... by The Psychology of Eating Podcast
60 min listen
Gene therapy - Cystic fibrosis, blindness and more - Naked Genetics 14.06.14: Twenty years ago, gene therapy was a great hope for the future of medicine - directly tinkering with faulty genes to cure diseases, but progress has been slow. Now, things seem to be changing. Plus, silencing crickets, evolving brain and brawn, and a... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
30 min listen
Ep. 6 Dark Side Of Psychology: Sacrificing Children at the Altar of Ideologies (feat. @docamitay): Find me and my podcasts on twitter: @spartanmindpsy Ep. 6 of my series Dark Side of Psychology is... by Dark Side Of Psychology
75 min listen
Skeptic Check: Shroom with a View: Magic mushrooms – or psilocybin - may be associated with tripping hippies and Woodstock, but they are now being studied as new treatments for depression and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Is this Age of Aquarius medicine or something... by Big Picture Science
56 min listen
#422: Psychobiotics – Can Probiotics Improve Mood-related Disorders?: In this episode the Sigma team discuss the research looking at 'psychobiotics'; i.e. probiotics that have health impacts on those with pyschiatric disorders or symptoms. They discuss the origins of the research, the gut-brain axis, mechanisms by which... by Sigma Nutrition Radio
64 min listen
Jonathan Raskin - Constructing Alternatives to the DSM: Mad in America: Science, Psychiatry and Social Justice by Mad in America: Rethinking Mental Health
17 min listen
Ep. 12: Wholesun - Empowering the Medicinal Mushroom Industry, Shaping the Future (feat. Jme Bonfiglio) by The Mushroom Hour Podcast
82 min listen
581: David Nichtern by Duncan Trussell Family Hour
85 min listen
Resilience in Coastal Communities: On today’s show, Brandon Champagne stops by to talk with Simone & Jacques about his LSU Undergrad Honors Thesis – “Resilience in Context: How Cultural Factors Influence Migration Decisions of Individuals in Flood-Prone Areas of Coastal Louisiana”. Then, Dr. Shirley Laska from University of New Orleans joins the program to talk with Jacques & Simone about her background, what changes she has seen in the time she has spent in our coastal communities, what she has seen & experienced that are signs of hope, Participatory Action Research & TEK and about her book coming out next year. by Delta Dispatches
43 min listen
Episode 322: Drs. William Cromwell and Nick Norwitz: Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Low Carb MD Podcast. Dr. William Cromwell is board-certified in Family Medicine and Clinical Lipidology with over 20 years of clinical research experience. Dr. Cromwell received his MD from Louisiana... by Low Carb MD Podcast
71 min listen
Eating Wild Psychedelic Mushrooms In Mexico w/ Dr. Gerry, Kilindi, Julian, and James ~ Ep. 57: Back in the summer of 2017, I was invited to go to Mexico by author and Toad (5-MeO-DMT) facilitator Dr. Gerry Sandoval. He wanted me to come with him to Oaxaca, Mexico up to eat the wild psilocybin mushrooms that grow there. It was already an... by Adventures Through The Mind
67 min listen
Smologies #37: PROTEINS + DNA with Raven “The Science Maven” Baxter: This one’s got it all: teeny tiny cellular factories, mitochondrial relevancy, what big smelly vats of poop have to do with curing cancer, how many trips to the sun your unravelled DNA could make, and mysteries of the brain. Dr. Raven The Science Maven has a background in molecular biology and a Ph.D in Science Communication, which she puts to work while Alie generally does her best to suppress high pitched noises of excitement. Learn to appreciate your proteins and pick up some noodle analogies while you’re here. That’s so Maven! by Ologies with Alie Ward
25 min listen
David Bullard on Sex, Trauma and Intimacy (#82) by CHITHEADS with Jacob Kyle (Embodied Philosophy)
72 min listen
630: Mapping Our Genetic Make-Up in the Human Genome Project and Beyond - Dr. Eric Green: Dr. Eric Green is the Director of the National Human Genome Research Institute at the National Institutes of Health. Eric works in the field of genomics. Everything from cars to houses has a blueprint of information that defines its creation and... by People Behind the Science Podcast - Stories from Scientists about Science, Life, Research, and Science Careers
51 min listen
383: Learning from mistakes, FOMO, & how to overcome fears of awkwardness | NYT bestselling author Daniel Pink: Daniel Pink discusses why a "no regrets" philosophy is not a good way to live and how to make negative emotions less menacing. by The mindbodygreen Podcast
32 min listen
Love 101: The Latest Research to Live Happily Ever After: Exploring love and romance using the latest research by Inside Mental Health
28 min listen
807: Strange Customs, with Sasha Sagan by Humanize Me
62 min listen
A gene’s-eye view: Useful tool or narrow lens? (Ep 73) by Big Biology
87 min listen
Combating Negative Self-Talk with American Idol's Casey McQuillen: What happens when you fail in front of 40 million people? by Inside Mental Health
31 min listen
E82: Genetics and the skin: Past, present and future: How is genetics changing clinical practice in dermatology? What can be achieved with gene editing? What does the future of clinical genetics look like? In today’s episode, Prof. John McGrath and Prof. Regina Betz are discussing how dermatology and ge... by EADV Podcast
30 min listen
09 - The Crazy JW Broadcasting September 2022 (With Stephen Lett) + Dat Porn Stash by Babble On The Great
114 min listen
277: Not Today Cancer! Navigating Cancer in the Family with Jen & Darren Delvaux: Jen Delvaux is a health and fitness coach and founder of Team EmpowerNation. InFebruary 2021 she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She had always enjoyed researching new health hacks prior to her cancer diagnosis, but now she’s made it her mission... by Midlife Conversations with Natalie Jill
45 min listen
Culinary Solutions to Eco Problems - Joe Roman #154: Joe Roman — conservation biologist, author & editor ’n’ chef of EatTheInvaders.org — joins us for the second interview in our informal series on the topic of invasive species. Joe’s research focuses on endangered species conservation and... by ReWild Yourself
107 min listen
131. Stuart Ritchie — Science Fictions: How Fraud, Bias, Negligence, and Hype Undermine the Search for Truth: Science is how we understand the world. Yet failures in peer review and mistakes in statistics have rendered a shocking number of scientific studies useless — or, worse, badly misleading. Such errors have distorted our knowledge in fields as... by The Michael Shermer Show
101 min listen
Raghuveer Parthasarathy, "So Simple a Beginning: How Four Physical Principles Shape Our Living World" (Princeton UP, 2022): An interview with Raghuveer Parthasarathy by New Books in Science, Technology, and Society
51 min listen
Pam Koch on Why What You Eat Matters by The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
70 min listen
Exposing the contents of your genes - Naked Genetics 17.09.14: Would you ever consider donating your genome to research? We meet a man who has, and find out why. Plus, we get our hands dirty in the search for new antibiotics, take a look at the ethics of human gene editing, and our gene of the month is getting a... by Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists
31 min listen
Ep17 - Bioidentical Hormone Replacement + Boosting Hormones Naturally: What is hormone replacement therapy and how can it significantly impact our quality of life? What measures can we take to promote longevity? If you’ve got the same question or similar questions to that one, then this episode is perfect for you! Dr.... by The Wellness Witch Podcast
56 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Issues for genetic testing

Issues for genetic testing

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

Related podcast episodes