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Episode 62
06.18.2024

#62 – Diving Deep with DNA Today

Hosted by Lisa Ann Pinkerton

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#62 – Diving Deep with DNA Today

Hosted by Lisa Ann Pinkerton

Hello Earthlings! For this week’s episode, we talk with Kira Dineen, host of the award-winning podcast DNA Today, who sheds light on the incredible advancements in genetic research. From personalized medicines tailored to your genome to the ethical dilemmas of embryo selection in IVF, Kira provides a comprehensive look into the future of healthcare.

Join us as we discuss the implications of CRISPR technology, the promise of precision medicine, and the potential of whole genome sequencing. We also tackle the ethical considerations surrounding genetic advancements, ensuring that the benefits of this research are accessible to all.

Learn how genetic research is poised to revolutionize healthcare and how 22 years later, the movie Gattaca (1997) is more relevant than ever. 

In Restoring Our Faith in Humanity, we’re spotlighting conservationist Ripi Yanur Fajar and his friend, who spotted a big cat in a community plantation. Their discovery led to the identification of a hair strand with a 97.8% similarity to the long-extinct Javan tiger, suggesting that this magnificent creature may still roam the island.

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Talking Points

  • Implications of CRISPR Technology
  • Personalized Medicines Revolutionizing Healthcare: Learn how personalized medical treatments based on your genome are revolutionizing healthcare. 
  • Ethical Dilemmas in Embryo Selection: Kira and Lisa Ann talk about the ethical implications of trait selection in IVF.

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Voices on The Show: 

  • Kira Dineen, host of DNA Today Podcast 

 

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