Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance
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Join us for the Season 5 finale as we take you inside the Tiny Expeditions Writers’ Room. We tried our hand at writing a science fiction movie script and consulted with our expert guest to help us determine whether the science was accurate. To
Join us for part two of our tiny expedition into the Hollywood writers’ room. We wrap up our conversation with a pair of filmmakers, exploring the ways that science and Hollywood influence each other, current scientific topic trends in Hollywoo
Join us for this tiny expedition into the metaphorical writer’s room as we chat with a pair of Hollywood filmmakers. We will explore the challenges of accurately portraying scientific concepts in movies, the balance between fact and fiction, an
Join us for part two of our tiny expedition into the world of Hollywood genetic engineering. In this episode, we explore the possibilities and Hollywood elaborations of genetic engineering. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this epis
Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of Hollywood genetic engineering. This episode uses the film GATTACA as an example to explore the ethical implications and considerations of genetic selection and human gene editing. To go behind
Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of pop culture superpowers. In this episode, we delve into the realm of superhero abilities, discussing their potential scientific basis and plausibility. To go behind the scenes and learn more ab
Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of cinematic mutations. This episode explores the possibilities and limitations of how DNA mutations occur and asks whether green sludge can actually turn you into a ninja, a turtle, or both. To g
Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of genetics in pop culture. This episode broadly examines how science is represented in movies, TV shows, and more, setting the stage for the rest of the season. To go behind the scenes and learn
Genetics and biotechnology are everywhere in pop culture these days. But have you ever wondered if the science behind those movies and TV shows is realistic? We’ll be joined by expert guests who will help us separate science facts from Hollywoo
Join us for this tiny expedition as we learn about a unique peanut breeding program that gives back to a local community in big ways. You’ll hear from several individuals involved in the program, including teachers and researchers. To go behind
Join us for this tiny expedition as we explore the world of precision healthcare. You’ll hear how scientists work to understand the genetic basis of cancer and how one company is helping make genetic testing and information more accessible for
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Genetics doesn’t have to be complicated. Tiny Expeditions is a science podcast that explores how DNA plays a role in our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the medicine we take.Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny
Crossover episode! Join us and our friends and Genome Insider for this tiny expedition into the world of rubber. You’ll hear from scientists and innovators working to create better, more sustainable sources of natural rubber. To go behind the
Join us for this tiny expedition as we learn how science is preparing us for future novel pandemics. You’ll hear from scientists and innovators working to ensure we can more rapidly detect, diagnose, and treat pathogenic outbreaks. To go behin
Join us for this tiny expedition as we journey to northern peat bogs and learn their importance in our fight against climate change. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “Moss to the rescue: peat bogs and the fight a
Join us for this tiny expedition as we dive into some ethical considerations surrounding using DNA technology and genetic genealogy in forensic science. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “Forensic DNA technology:
Join us for this tiny expedition into forensic science and learn how forensics experts and law enforcement use various DNA technologies to help solve crimes. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “The science of crime
In Season 4, we will explore how DNA and genomic technology are helping us tackle big challenges threatening our planet. We’ll talk about how genetics is being used to solve more crimes, how preserving peat bogs is crucial to our quest to quell
Join us for this bonus tiny expedition into cancer prevention and diagnostics research and hear about a program that is trying to bring genetic testing for cancer risk to everyone.To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit
Join us for this tiny expedition into rare disease research and advocacy. You’ll hear from a family who turned their experiences caring for their son with a rare disease and turned them into an advocacy organization to help other parents. You w
Join us for this tiny expedition into cancer research and hear how scientists use cutting-edge technology to help diagnose, treat, and hopefully even prevent cancer.To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “When cells ki
Join us for this tiny expedition as we explore more bioethical concerns surrounding genetic testing. In this episode, we dive into inequities in access to genetic testing based on racial and socioeconomic status. To go behind the scenes and lea
Join us for this tiny expedition into the brain and learn how scientists unravel the genetics behind many neurodegenerative diseases to help develop better diagnostic and treatment options. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this epis
Join us for this tiny expedition into the bioethics surrounding genetic testing. We will answer questions like, 'Will my testing results be used against me for insurance coverage purposes?', 'Can my genetic testing results be used to convict a
We're sorry that we couldn't bring you a new episode last week, but sometimes life happens. Please enjoy this bonus episode starring Dr. Neil Lamb, the new president of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. In this episode, Dr. Lamb explains
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