In Those Genes is BAAAAAAACCCCKKKK for Season 2!

"She Get It From Her Moma”, the official title of Season 2 builds on Season 1 and asks the central question in each episode- “Is it genetic?!” Six brand new episodes in this season will focus on understanding the origins of long-held beliefs about inheritance within the Black community that, in some cases, are and are not supported by genetics. For example, one of our favorite episodes, “Black Don’t Crack,” will explore prolonged aging and will take a deep dive into the “fountain of youth” using a genetic lens. Additional episodes will cover the genetics of rhythm, athleticism, and body shape while simultaneously learning the history of how these traits became racialized. This season is filled with more narrative stories, skits, and of course Black culture analogies all paired with a healthy dose of hip hop and TRAP music! WE EVEN SPACE TRAVELING in this thang!

Look out for six NEW episodes airing every OTHER week starting November 30th, 2021!

In Those Genes is a Black Woman led podcast that is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

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If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

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You can formally join the family by visiting www.inthosegenes.com.

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Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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Hey fam!

We're back for an unofficial release of a bonus episode for season 2 to report on Dat Rona! Unfortunately the virus is still here BUT with the rise of the new delta variant and misinformation running the streets we knew it was time for an update! So what better way to do it than in the format of our favorite pandemic event, VERZUZ!! In this bonus episode we will be talking about life with the mRNA vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) VERZUZ life with the virus COVID-19. Every round is a different topic of concern from our vaccine hesitant fam. We will cover long-term effects, immune health, fertility, and economics with our favorite experts and friends: Sherod Haynes, Dr. Heather Jones, and Carl Joseph Black, JD.

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Season 2 still coming to you later this year!!

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You can follow our guest:

Sherod Haynes: @rodzilla

Dr. Heather Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-lauren-jones-7ab403128/

Carl Joseph Black: @cjoeblack @itsthedime

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Below are links to various things in the episode we mentioned!

More on what RNA is found here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQByjprj_mA

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More on mRNA medications found here:

https://www.modernatx.com/mrna-technology/science-and-fundamentals-mrna-technology

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For more information mRNA vaccines check out this resource

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5906799/

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To learn more about immunocompromised patients, read this article:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4078380/

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If you are interested in learning about being tested for immunodeficiencies, read this:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/primary-immunodeficiency/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376910

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Listen form the links below for Trusting Vaccines While Black Parts 1 and 2:

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/intronic_season_1

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http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/intronic_season_3

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To learn more about the V-Safe program form the CDC checkout this website:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html.

In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

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If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

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You can formally join the family by visiting www.inthosegenes.com.

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Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

Hey fam!

We're back for an unofficial release of season 2 with a bonus episode to report on Dat Rona! Unfortunately the virus is still here BUT with the rise of the new delta variant and misinformation running the streets we knew it was time for an update! So what better way to do it than in the format of our favorite pandemic event, VERZUZ!! In this bonus episode we will be talking about life with the mRNA vaccine (Pfizer and Moderna) VERZUZ life with the virus COVID-19. Every round is a different topic of concern from our vaccine hesitant fam. We will cover long-term effects, immune health, fertility, and economics with our favorite experts and friends: Sherod Haynes, Dr. Heather Jones, and Carl Joseph Black, JD.

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Season 2 still coming to you later this year!!

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You can follow our guest:

Sherod Haynes: @rodzilla

Dr. Heather Jones: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-lauren-jones-7ab403128/

Carl Joseph Black: @cjoeblack @itsthedime

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Below are links to various things in the episode we mentioned!

More on what RNA is found here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQByjprj_mA

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More on mRNA medications found here:

https://www.modernatx.com/mrna-technology/science-and-fundamentals-mrna-technology

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For more information mRNA vaccines check out this resource

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5906799/

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To learn more about immunocompromised patients, read this article:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4078380/

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If you are interested in learning about being tested for immunodeficiencies, read this:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/primary-immunodeficiency/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20376910

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Listen form the links below for Trusting Vaccines While Black Parts 1 and 2:

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/intronic_season_1

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http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/intronic_season_3

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To learn more about the V-Safe program form the CDC checkout this website:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/safety/vsafe.html.

In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

.

If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

.

If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

.

You can formally join the family by visiting www.inthosegenes.com.

.

Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

Today we are airing our first Intronic Episode of 2021, Trusting The Vaccine While Black Part 2, a live community cypher conversation with Dr. Ashira Blazer and our family of listeners on Instagram and Clubhouse.

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For those of you who follow us on Instagram you know we host an IG Live and now a Clubhouse Club Conversation that we call Community Cyphers. The purpose of these sessions is to further engage with the community and provide accurate information from experts. On most Thursdays we host these Cypher Sessions, some about our upcoming Season 2 and some about Dat Rona. All sessions are recorded but our Cypher sessions on Dat Rona will also be aired here in our Intronic Season.

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Our Intronic Season is our content during the off season where we might hit you with an episode swap from another podcast, Dat Rona updates, our Helix playlist, or some Henrietta Facts to keep you in the know of these here genomes!

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You can follow our guest Dr. Ashira Blazer on Twitter at @Ashira_MD

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In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

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If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

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You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

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Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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Follow our club “The Genomes of Black Folk” on clubhouse to listen in on our community cypher sessions

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If you want to know the intersection of coronavirus on social justice and Black and Brown communities listen to this:

https://crooked.com/podcast/take-this-seriously-with-andy-slavitt/

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More on what RNA is found here

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQByjprj_mA

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More on mRNA medications found here:

https://www.modernatx.com/mrna-technology/science-and-fundamentals-mrna-technology

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For more information mRNA vaccines check out this resource

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5906799/

Hey fam! Today we are hitting you with another Intronic episode but this time from high school interns from the Biorocket Program at Genspace who used our show as a model to do some science storytelling themselves. We call their short audio stories, SNP-its, a play upon words from an acronym in genetics that stands for single nucleotide polymorphism and describes common mutations in populations.

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Over the next 40 minutes you’ll hear four SNP-its produced by this year’s Biorocket interns. The Biorocket interns worked collaboratively over the course of seven weeks to research, write, and produce a short podcast SNP-it about a science topic of their choosing. They covered everything from CRISPR gene therapies and “designer babies” to the environmental impacts of fast fashion and social impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and how it is disproportionately impacting some communities.

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You can find the transcripts from our interns here, bit.ly/32UxffI.

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You can find more information about Genspace here, www.genspace.org/

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You can learn more about Biorocket here, www.genspace.org/biorocket

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If you'd like to donate to Genspace, you can do so here, www.genspace.org/support-us.

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If you enjoyed this please consider becoming a patron! We are REALLY trying to come back with a strong season 2 and we really need support. We are a THRIVING independent podcast with run by 3 freelancers most of which with other full-time jobs.

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Become a patron here: www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: paypal.me/inthosegenes

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We're BACK---well kind of...

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This week we want to hit you with a new Rona update all about the development of coronavirus vaccines. This update is inspired by our fam on Black Twitter and the discourse popping up that’s claiming the vaccine will be created to intentionally do harm us Black folks.

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Specifically folks who are weary of engaging in vaccine related research or even taking the vaccine when it’s ready because of our history with medical racism and exploitation in this country.

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On today’s Rona Update we’re going to speak about those theories, explore the likelihood of a vaccine created with specific intentions to harm one group of people, talk about some of the real concerns to have around the development of a vaccine, and dive deeper into what we really need to know about these vaccines and the trials.

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Here you can find our original Dat Rona episode

https://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/dat_rona

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Here you can find our Dat Rona Update on testing (first 10-15 min)

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/scientific_sleu

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Here you can find our Dat Rona Update on being incarcerated during the pandemic (first 10-15 min)

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/all_of_us

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Here you can find our Dat Rona Update on the racial impact Dat Rona has on our communities (first 10-15 min)

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/genenina_pt1

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Here you can find our Dat Rona Update on immunity(first 10-15 min)

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/genenina_pt2

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Here you can learn more about DNA, RNA and protein vaccines.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGrp5zsqi60

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Here you can learn more information on debunked anti vax theories

https://www.who.int/vaccine_safety/initiative/detection/immunization_misconceptions/en/index4.html

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Here you can find the episode where we discuss the Tuskgee experiments at the 23 minute mark.

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/ion_trust_dem_p

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Here you can find the episode where we discuss Henrietta Lacks at time stamp 44:45 you can also learn about data privacy policies from consumer genetics companies in this episode.

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/damn_gina

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Keystone eSymposia called Transforming Vaccinology: Pandemic Preparedness and the Response to COVID-19

https://virtual.keystonesymposia.org/ks/sessions/2106/view

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If you enjoyed this please consider becoming a patron! We are REALLY trying to come back with a strong season 2 and we really need support. We are a THRIVING independent podcast with run by 3 freelancers most of which with other full-time jobs.

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Become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

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Welcome to…... the “Intronic Season”. During the intronic season we will be doing episode swaps with other podcasts that are closely related to our show or interviews from shows that I have been on. Some weeks we might just point you to a podcast to listen to, some weeks we might just drop some genetic knowledge on social media through our Henrietta Facts posts, and I will still be dropping that Helix playlist with new music that I am into during this time.

So today we are doing an episode swap, we are introducing you to a new podcast, American Origin Stories, a podcast about identity, ancestry, and untold history. Specifically, season 1 explores the foundational ways to learn more about your roots and addresses the question, why is it so difficult for Black Americans to trace their ancestors? On this episode “Know Your Genes: DNA & Personal Identity” they discuss genetics. There are many ways to explore our ancestry - one modern option is DNA. Race may not be a gene or real, but technology now allows us to explore our identity by looking at our genes with direct to consumer genetic testing (e.g., 23andMe, Ancestry.com and more). Join Chris and Chauniece as they continue to explore their origin stories through their DNA and consider the ways in which the results impact their personal perspectives.

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Learn more about American Origin Stories and read the blog, here! https://www.americanoriginstories.com/

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If you would like to ALSO give to our freelancers working hard to make the this podcast available who are also impacted by the pandemic you can send them donations for their hard work on this episode with the information.

Sam’s (our lead producers) Cash App: $SamRidd

Chad's (our music producer) Venmo: @Chris-Diggins

Chris' (our creative director) Venmo: @Imchadmilner-

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In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

In our season finale, we continue the discussion with our host, Dr. Jeff and lead producer Sam Riddell to discuss her journey to be becoming the first African American to receive a PhD in Human Genetics from Vanderbilt. We'll do a deep dive on her entire process and discuss how she overcame racism, sexism, and imposter syndrome all while still being focused on the community and centering Black people in her artistry. Then we learn how our Genet-SIS became a podcaster and how the In Those Genes team is making history being the first independent podcast of it's kind.

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As promised, we will also have a Rona update at the top of the show. This week our host is back and healthy, discussing what the hottest topic around COVID-19, IMMUNITY! What is it exactly? How do you know you have it? How do we know you specifically have it for the new coronavirus? How effective is it? And how long will you have it?

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After recording the Rona update we came across this interesting NY Times article on Immunoprivilege. We didn't have time to include it so we are adding it here, be sure to check it out.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/12/opinion/coronavirus-immunity-passports.html?referringSource=articleShare

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Here is a link to Dat Rona episode we aired in March.

https://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/dat_rona

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If you would like to give to our freelancers working hard to make the this podcast available who are also impacted by the pandemic you can send them donations for their hard work on this episode with the information.

Sam’s (our lead producers) Cash App: $SamRidd

Chad's (our music producer) Venmo: @Chris-Diggins

Chris' (our creative director) Venmo: @Imchadmilner-

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If you would like to donate to our family in Illinois at the Stateville and Logan correctional centers. You can donate here, https://bit.ly/2UNH0r3 and learn more about their fundraiser here

https://twitter.com/NUPrisonEd/status/1243253852390010881

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In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

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If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

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If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

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You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

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Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

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You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

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Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

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The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

On this episode we’re bringing in our lead producer Sam Riddell to get into some questions about MY thoughts around genetic testing that y'all have been asking me all season. You'll also here Sam give the update on Dat Rona this week and we’re talking all about the SEVERE racial disparities when it comes to diagnoses and deaths resulting from COVID-19. We’re going to talk about the PLETHORA of reasons why Black Americans specifically are dying in higher numbers from the coronavirus and how these statistics are being tracked -- if at all and -- how we should interpret them. Then we are going to lay out a loose a strategy that could have dramatically changed these statistics and envision a better future.

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If you would like to give to our freelancers working hard to make the this podcast available who are also impacted by the pandemic you can send them donations for their hard work on this episode with the information.

Sam’s (our lead producers) Cash App: $SamRidd

Chad's (our music producer) Venmo: @Chris-Diggins

Chris' (our creative director) Venmo: @Imchadmilner-

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If you would like to donate to our family in Illinois at the Stateville and Logan correctional centers. You can donate here, https://bit.ly/2UNH0r3 and learn more about their fundraiser here

https://twitter.com/NUPrisonEd/status/1243253852390010881

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In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

.

If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

.

If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

.

You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

.

Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

.

The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

.

You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

.

Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

.

The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

This week we take you on a genetics road trip to find disease cures and our GPS is the African genome! Then we will talk about National Research Initiative, All of Us, that is asking for 1 million samples from underrepresented communities like ours to better understand health outcomes for future generations to come. Then we travel 100 years into the future and imagine what science might look like then. And as promised at the top of the episode we have a quick update on Dat Rona, this week we are spending some time discussing how our incarcerated fam is faring during this pandemic and some steps that can be taken to care for them at this time. Huge thanks to our family at Stateville correction center and their instructor who has been incorporating our show into her class, we are so grateful to see this show have such reach and are keeping you in our thoughts during this difficult time.

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Here you can learn more about All of Us and sign up

https://allofus.nih.gov/

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Here you can learn more about the CDC Interim Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Correctional and Detention Facilities

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/correction-detention/guidance-correctional-detention.html

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This week we are asking that you donate to our family in Illinois at the Stateville and Logan correctional centers. You can donate here, https://bit.ly/2UNH0r3 and learn more about their fundraiser here

https://twitter.com/NUPrisonEd/status/1243253852390010881

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If you would like to ALSO give to our freelancers working hard to make the this podcast available who are also impacted by the pandemic you can send them donations for their hard work on this episode with the information.

Sam’s (our lead producers) Cash App: $SamRidd

Chad's (our music producer) Venmo: @Chris-Diggins

Chris' (our creative director) Venmo: @Imchadmilner-

.

In Those Genes is independently funded, to give, become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/inthosegenes

.

If you would like to give a one time donation, you can do that here: https://paypal.me/inthosegenes

.

If a monetary donation isn’t in the cards be sure to rate and write a review of the podcast. OAN, don’t forget to share this podcast with everyone you know!

.

You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

.

Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

.

The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.

.

You can formally join the family by visiting, www.inthosegenes.com .

.

Follow us at @inthosegenespod on Instagram and Twitter for the latest updates.

.

The Nucleus (our transcript, The Helix (an episodic soundtrack), and Henrietta Facts (quick notes from the episode) will be posted soon.