All Access DNA

About All Access DNA

Want to know more about your DNA? Curious about how your genes impact your health? All Access DNA honestly answers the questions you have about genetics, healthcare, and popular issues in genomic medicine. Host Kate Wilson utilizes her genetic expertise and experience to interview leaders and specialists in genomic health and research. Join us as we bring you understandable, scientific information about genetics!

Publisher

allaccessdna

Category

health & fitness · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Nov 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   MTHFR Gene: What’s real, what’s not and what does it actually mean?

   In today's conversation, Kate Wilson welcomes Emalyn Cork to explore the complexities of the MTHFR gene, a topic that has sparked curiosity and confusion alike in both clinical settings and the general public. Emalyn explains the complexities of the MTHFR gene, debunks common misconceptions, and discusses when genetic testing is truly necessary. Key words: MTHFR, genetics, homocysteine, genetic testing, medical misinformation, folic acid, genetic variants, health risks, clinical utility, genetic counseling Key Topics: What the MTHFR gene does in the body Common misconceptions about MTHFR variants When genetic testing for MTHFR is clinically relevant Risks of unnecessary genetic testing and treatments How to interpret genetic test results responsibly Guest bio: Emalyn is the Assistant Director of Genetic Counseling at Emory Healthcare. She works with pediatric and adult clinical genetics patients in the inpatient and outpatient settings. She graduated from Mount Sinai's genetic counseling training program in 2018 and worked as a genetic counselor in their clinic for inborn errors of metabolism before moving to Atlanta to join Emory's team in 2021. She has a special interest in metabolic and mitochondrial diseases and is passionate about the education and mentorship of genetics trainees. Resources related to today’s topic: Findageneticcounselor.org to search for a genetic counselor near you Information on MTHFR from Cleveland Clinic Give your feedback and help shape All Access DNA! Take our listener survey here: https://forms.gle/x82MKLRftpKH987s7 Sign up for our newsletter here: https://www.allaccessdna.com/newsletter Please subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts to stay updated on new episodes of All Access DNA. Listen to past episodes on your favorite podcast play by searching “All Access DNA” or by streaming from our website at allaccessdna.podbean.com Any inquiries on the podcast can be sent to AllAccessDNA@gmail.com Note that this podcast is for entertainment and education and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health. The All Access DNA team includes: host, producer and editor Kate Wilson. The logo is designed by Designs by NKJ. Our Social Media Lead is Aryanah Estinvil.

2. 

   22 Sept 2026

   #64- Should we select embryos based on chance?

   Dr. Betty Cohn discusses the complexities, ethical considerations, and current state of polygenic embryo screening and risk scores, highlighting the scientific, ethical, and societal challenges involved. Key words: polygenic embryo screening, genetic testing, reproductive ethics, risk scores, embryo selection, genetic diversity, clinical validity, reproductive autonomy, bioethics Key Topics: What polygenic embryo screening is and how it differs from single-gene testing The probabilistic nature of polygenic risk scores and their limitations Ethical implications of embryo selection based on risk scores Disparities and biases in polygenic risk scoring across ancestry groups The influence of commercial companies and lack of regulation in direct-to-consumer genetic testing The impact of societal values in embryo selection Guest bio: Betty Cohn is a postdoctoral fellow working with Dr. Anna Wexler at the University of Pennsylvania. She holds a PhD in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington, a Master of Bioethics from the Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics, and a B.A. from Binghamton University. Her research examines the ethical, legal, and social implications of emerging biotechnologies, including direct-to-consumer genetic testing, brain organoids, and polygenic risk scores. Her doctoral dissertation used qualitative methods to explore how individuals who discover a misattributed parentage experience through genetic testing navigate these findings, with a focus on online communities as sources of social support. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bettycohn/ Twitter/X: @bettyccohn Resources related to today’s topic: “Ethical and social implications of implementing polygenic embryo screening into clinical care: A scoping review” by Betty Cohn, Dorit Barlevy, Gabriel Lazaro-Munoz “Polygenic risk scores in the clinic: Health-system leaders and primary care providers weigh in” by Susan Brown Trinidad, Stephanie M Fullerton, Betty Cohn, David R Crosslin, Gail P Jarvik “Human Demographic History Impacts Genetic Risk Prediction across Diverse Populations” by Martin et al. Give your feedback and help shape All Access DNA! Take our listener survey here: https://forms.gle/x82MKLRftpKH987s7 Sign up for our newsletter here: https://www.allaccessdna.com/newsletter Please subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts to stay updated on new episodes of All Access DNA. Listen to past episodes on your favorite podcast play by searching “All Access DNA” or by streaming from our website at allaccessdna.podbean.com Any inquiries on the podcast can be sent to AllAccessDNA@gmail.com Note that this podcast is for entertainment and education and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult your physician with any questions you may have regarding your health. The All Access DNA team includes: host, producer and editor Kate Wilson. The logo is designed by Designs by NKJ. Our Social Media Lead is Aryanah Estinvil.

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   #63-How can you cure ALS & FTD in a race against time?

   Yentli Soto Albrecht, PhD, shares her personal fight against ALS and FTD, detailing her research and advocacy to accelerate a cure for these neurodegenerative diseases.

Who has been a guest on All Access DNA

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• Yentli Soto Albrecht
• Megan Johnson
• Carissa Carroll
• Kaylee Dollerschell
• Jeremy Koenig

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YouTube views

9,292

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Quality

83

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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