Genetics Podcasts and Intrerviews

Podcasting is a way to share information or interviews online through audio files. Podcasts are downloaded, shared, and subscribed to using an audio player (e.g. MP3).

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GEN PODCAST

• Creator: Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
• Description: Weekly podcasts from Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN).

MUSC Health Audio Podcasts

• Creator: Creators of podcasts are listed here
• Description: Welcome to the MUSChealth.com Podcast Library, featuring podcasts on a variety of topics related to your health and our services here at MUSC. These medical podcasts are hosted by MUSC faculty, physicians and special guests and are produced and directed by Linda Austin, M.D.

General Genetics

• Author: Fyodor Urnov, G. Garriga, R. Brem
• Description: "In-depth introduction to genetics, including mechanisms of inheritance; gene transmission and recombination; transposable DNA elements; gene structure, function, and regulation; and developmental genetics."

Genetics Podcast from Nature

• Creator: Nature.com
• Description: "Listen to the Genetics Podcast from Nature: research, interviews and news on the latest genetics research from Nature. Featuring interviews with American Society for Human Genetics speakers and members, as well as features on the Human Genome Collection and the special issue of Nature Reviews Genetics on statistics."

Human Genome expert Collins addresses Jefferson Society

• Creator: Elizabeth McCullough of cvillewords.com
• Description: "During his presentation, titled, “Genomics, Medicine, and Society,” Dr. Collins discussed the revolution in medicine that has resulted from our knowledge of human genetics. Dr. Collins also raised questions about the ethical, legal, and social implications of our newfound knowledge, including issues involving patents, health insurance, disparities in treatment, and genetic discrimination. Dr. Collins also spoke to the implications of genetic research for human spirituality and the need to find harmony between religious beliefs and scientific discovery."

National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) Podcasts

• Creator: National Human Genome Research Institute
• Description: Webcasts produced by the National Human Genome Research Institute.

The DNA Files Podcast

• Creator: SoundVision Productions
• Description: "The DNA Files series offers listeners and Web users an informal education in the genomics revolution and follow-on research and technology, its scientific underpinnings, and related social, philosophical and legal issues."