Genetic Drift

Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of Cystic Fibrosis and learn about its interesting origins as far back as the Bronze Age. This is a must listen episode with a fascinating history and some amazing progress made to the wellbeing of those living with this condition.

This week, join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Here they discuss the biology and history of this condition as well as the incredible work that has been done, meaning that there is a very optimistic future.

This episode, join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of haemochromatosis. Tune in as they discuss the genetic biology and explore the potential origins of this condition. The history and its common name of the "Celtic curse" also directs the stigma and in some cases racist rhetoric surrounding it.

This episode, Anthony and Juliet take a look at Fragile X Syndrome. A syndrome that affects intelectual development. Join to learn the genetic biology and history, and get a snapshot of how some societies have viewed mental disability.

This week Anthony and Juliet dive into the gift and curse of the Demon Violinist, Paganini. Listen in as we discuss the genetics and biology of Marfan Syndrome, followed by its history and future prospects for this condition.

Join Anthony and Juliet in their latest installment as they look into the medical condition known as SMA. Follow its ancient roots, the tragic impact that its biology can have on children and the promising future brought on by the release of an exciting gene therapy treatment. Tune in to the latest episode of this medical podcast to learn how scientists are using their knowledge of the molecular genetics of this disease to save babies!

Welcome to Genetic Drift! Join Anthony and Juliet as every week they take a deep dive into the world of Genetic Diseases. Here we explain the biology of the disease such as the genetics, hereditary pattern, symptoms and the outlook for patients. We then discuss what history is included in the written records as well what the genes themselves can tell us. Finally we cover future treatment options for patients as well as addressing the myths and stigma surrounding the disease. Tune in and have fun!

In this episode Anthony and Juliet dive into a condition which influenced and ended the life of folk musician Woody Guthrie. Join us as we explain how the molecular genetics of this condition result in your own cells poisoning themselves. In this latest installment of our medical podcast, we discuss the biology, history, the optimistic future and misconceptions surrounding a condition that has been reported throughout the ages.

Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of beta-thalassemia and learn about its interesting history with the development of civilisation. This is a must listen episode with a fascinating history and some unfortunate stigma.

In this episode Anthony and Juliet discuss X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (XSCID) .Take a deep dive and learn the biology, history and future treatment of XSCID and discuss the stigma surrounding it.