Gene Panel Podcast
Alireza Khademi and Julian Calderon-Espinosa
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A student-run podcast about all things genetics, and how scientists are harnessing the power of what makes you, you. New episode every month.
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AUG 8, 2021
mRNA Technologies
In this episode, we discuss mRNA technology, specifically the COVID-19 vaccines. We talk about how they work to protect us from infections and how long this protection could last. We end off by covering other mRNA therapies and voicing our thoughts con...
62 MIN
MAY 11, 2021
Genetically Modified Organisms
In this episode of the Gene Panel, we discuss genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We go over some of the ways GMOs are made as well as some brief history regarding their inception. We also address some of the main public concerns and benefits associ...
40 MIN
NOV 1, 2020
Alien Antigens and the Antibody Repertoire
In this episode, Aideen and Julian talk about how antibodies contribute to making humans resilient to foreign pathogens. The episode starts by entertaining the possibility of a microscopic alien invasion to show generally how immunology can play a role...
38 MIN
AUG 25, 2020
Back-to-School
In this episode, we invite the entire Gene Panel Podcast team to discuss our university experiences. Unlike other episodes, this one does not involve any genetics and is more of a conversation among fellow peers.
36 MIN
JUL 5, 2020
The Genetics Behind Jurassic Park
In this episode, Aideen Teeling joins us to explore the 1993 Jurrasic Park film from a genetics perspective. We delve into the logistics of reviving dinosaurs and debate some of the theoretical procedures associated with recreating and monitoring the e...
29 MIN
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