After a break for the holidays, we are back! We're excited to kick off our 2020 episodes with a new series. For the next three episodes, we're going to look at what goes into forensic science. Many of us have watched Bones, Law & Order, or NCIS. The high-tech labs, the lightning-fast diagnostics, and the … Continue reading Forensic Science: DNA
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Human Genome: Humanity’s History Book
This week we finish our human genome series. So far we've discussed how advancing our understanding of our genomic code can provide medical insights and how to protect that personal, sensitive information. This episode, we talked to Dr. Miguel Vilar, Science Manager of National Geographic's Genographic Project, to find out what else can our genome … Continue reading Human Genome: Humanity’s History Book
Human Genome: Hack Attack
Last episode we discussed what our genomes are and what information we can learn from them. There's enormous potential using our genomes to solve medical problems. However, in order to get to that point, we need to collect our genomic data. There's a lot of opportunity, but with that comes a lot of new challenges. … Continue reading Human Genome: Hack Attack
Human Genome: Code Breakers
We've heard of DNA plenty of times on TV- it's in crime dramas and courtroom scenes, providing (usually) undeniable evidence of who is the guilty party. But, what is our DNA and how did we figure out how to use all the information that's stored there? This week we talk with Dr. Eric Green and … Continue reading Human Genome: Code Breakers
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