Dr. DNA Dan - A Genetics & Genomics Podcast

About Dr. DNA Dan - A Genetics & Genomics Podcast

Join Dr. DNA Dan as he dives deep into the world of genetics, genomics, DNA, and the future of precision genomic medicine. Dan discusses topics ranging from health and ancestry genetic testing, forensic genetics, genetics, and mental health, common myths about genetics, and more. DNA Dan, SCU Professor of Genomics, Dan Handley, M.S., Ph.D., shares his knowledge from his over 30 years of experience in the world of advanced genomics research and biotechnology. For more information about Southern California University of Health Science's Master of Science Program in Human Genetics and Genomics, please visit our website. https://www.scuhs.edu/masters-degrees/master-of-science-in-human-genetics-and-genomics/

Publisher

DNA Dan

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jul 2021

Latest episode

11 Dec 2024

Latest episodes

13 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   11 Dec 2024

   Repeat DNA and Forensic DNA Analysis

   Professor Dan Handley explains short tandem repeats and their significance in forensic DNA testing and paternity tests, highlighting their role in matching DNA samples for criminal investigations; this is a lecture.

2. 

   1 Nov 2024

   Ancient Artifacts Inside Your DNA

   Dr. Dan Handley explores the world of proteins and explains how the human genome uses 20,000 protein-coding genes to produce over 100,000 different proteins.

3. 

   4 Jan 2022

   Alternative Splicing - Nature's Mad Scientist

   Dr. DNA Dan Handley explores alternative splicing and its role in enabling 20,000 human genes to produce over 100,000 proteins, impacting the human body.

4. 

   28 Dec 2021

   The Central Dogma of Molecular Biology

   Dr. DNA Dan explains the central dogma of molecular biology, revealing how DNA's code is read and put into action within a cell.

5. 

   30 Nov 2021

   The Other Human Genome

   Dr. DNA Dan explores mitochondria as cellular powerhouses, explaining their impact on health and potential for advancing disease studies.

6. 

   19 Oct 2021

   Shotgun Sequencing and the Human Genome Project

   Dr. DNA Dan explores the evolution of molecular biology techniques that enabled scientists to map the human genome through shotgun sequencing.

7. 

   7 Oct 2021

   How to Get Six Feet of DNA into a Six Micron Suitcase

   Dr. DNA Dan explains how six feet of DNA manages to fit inside the six-micron space of a human cell nucleus.

8. 

   7 Sept 2021

   What We Now Know About the Structure of DNA

   Dr. DNA Dan explores the groundbreaking work of Watson, Crick, Wilkins, and Franklin, revealing how their discoveries shaped our current understanding of DNA structure.

9. 

   24 Aug 2021

   The Rosalind Franklin Controversy

   Dr. DNA Dan explores the significant contributions and controversies surrounding Rosalind Franklin's pivotal role in the discovery of DNA's structure.

10. 

    10 Aug 2021

    Discovering the Structure of DNA

    Dr. DNA Dan discusses the complex history and competition among scientists in the U.S. and England to discover the structure of DNA.

11. 

    29 Jul 2021

    The Discovery of DNA - Part 2

    Dr. DNA Dan explains how scientists first isolated DNA and proved it carries heritable traits, challenging the initial belief that proteins were responsible.

12. 

    29 Jul 2021

    The Discovery of DNA - Part 1

    Dr. DNA Dan explores the historical observations of inherited traits and the quest to identify the substance within cells responsible for carrying heritable information.

13. 

    14 Jul 2021

    Meet DNA Dan

    Dr. DNA Dan Handley introduces his podcast focusing on genetics, genomics, and the future of genomic medicine, offering insights into health, ancestry, and precision medicine.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

4.7 / 5

10 ratings

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