Wanna make money? Wanna find bae?? Or maybe you want to find all your cuzins in the world?! You can do all this with your DNA and in this episode we each you how. Then we'll be speaking with a genealogy enthusiast who has used his data to go on to discover over 20,000 relatives and become an internationally known advocate and educator of genealogical research. And as always, I'll leave you with some encouraging words about do it yourself science in the black community.

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**NEW WEEKLY UPDATES on DAT RONA (aka SARs-COV2/COVID-19)!! That's right every week for the rest of season 1, we will be giving you quick sip of tea on Dat Rona and this week we are spilling ALL the tea on TESTS! I know y'all have been hearing all about the lack of tests, well we do a deep dive on why that is, what has been done, what hasn't been done, and what tests might look like in the coming days/weeks/months.

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If you missed our DAMN G.I.N.A. episode, you can hear it here,

http://player.audiostaq.com/inthosegenes/23_big_pharma__

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You can follow our guest Shannon Christmas @ShannonXmas

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You can learn more about the SCAN project here, https://scanpublichealth.org/

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PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL BE UPDATING THESE SHOW NOTES (in case you don't see something we mentioned)!

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

This week we’re doing a special episode on Dat Rona aka the coronavirus or as its scientifically known -- SARS CoV 2. We decided to pull together and disseminate some Rona’ knowledge because we are all being bombarded with a lot of information that is often inconsistent and rapidly changing. We’ll give you a rundown of what Rona is, what we know about it genetically, and I’ll tell you about a vaccine being developed to combat the spread of the virus. Then we will have a Q&A session with Dr. Ashira Blazer, a medical professional currently working in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Here are some questions we expect to cover:

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1)What makes corona different from the flu ?

2)Why Black people aren't immune?

3)Why the spread is extremely dangerous for Black folks specifically?

4)How long are you contagious once you have contracted the virus?

5)Can you get infected with the virus twice?

6)How did it spread this fast and so quickly?

7)What a vaccine for the virus may look like?

8)What does it mean to be a carrier of the virus but not develop the disease?

9)Who gets a test?

10)Why do we need viruses to live?

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Lastly, we’ll end with some affirmational vibes about humanity and the ecosystem of life.

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PLEASE NOTE, WE WILL BE UPDATING THESE SHOW NOTES AS MORE INFORMATION COMES IN AND WILL POST REFERENCES WITH OUR TRANSCRIPT WITHIN THE NEXT WEEK.

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

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If you want to learn more about how to cope with your coronavirus related anxiety listen to this:

https://soundcloud.com/innerhoeuprising/the-princess-and-the-glass-dildo

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If you want lo learn more about how to keep connected with your community during social distancing: https://soundcloud.com/queerwoc/82ps

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If you want learn more about the bill to relieve affected workers listen to this:

https://soundcloud.com/tea-with-queen-and-j/243-crisis-but-community

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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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If you want to learn more on what preventative measures other countries have done to combat the virus:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-pandemic.html?action=click&module=audio-series-bar®ion=header&pgtype=Article

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Here is an informative video on animal markets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPpoJGYlW54

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More on what RNA is found here

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

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If you want to learn why we were not ready for a pandemic listen here.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/11/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus-us-testing.html?action=click&module=audio-series-bar&pgtype=Article®ion=header

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If you want to learn more about why it's so hard to get a test listen to this:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/05/podcasts/the-daily/coronavirus.html?action=click&module=audio-series-bar&pgtype=Article®ion=header

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To learn more about fact vs fiction on coronavirus listen to this:

http://podcasts.joerogan.net/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php?action=launch_popout_player&episodeNum=1439

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https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/dvherdb/coronavirus-fears-and-facts

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If you want to learn more about what you should be doing now listen to this:

https://gimletmedia.com/shows/science-vs/5whmmjv/coronavirus-what-should-you-do-now

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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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Damn GINA, the infamous Martin reference but also the acronym for the Genetics Information Nondiscrimination Act. We learn all our homegirl GINA and what she can and cannot do from our fellow Geneti-SIS, Shawneequa Callier, an Associate Professor of medical ethics at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. We also will learn about old methods used in forensics back in the day and we tell the beautiful story of Henrietta Lacks in our gene therapy segment.

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You can learn more about GINA,here.

https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/statutes/gina.cfm

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You can learn more about Shawneequa Callier here

https://www.gwumc.edu/smhs/facultydirectory/profile.cfm?empName=Shawneequa%20Callier&FacID=2051569427

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You can also follow her on Twitter here,

https://twitter.com/slcallier?lang=en

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This week we intellectually drag the Ancestry DNA AD that glamorized slavery on primetime TV. First, we hit you with the science, hard facts, that disprove this sick love story. Then, we speak with Aspirin AD Woman, also known as the fancy ass copywriter, also known as Flagrant Creative, Jewell Donaldson to break down how ads like this see the light of day. Lastly, we re-create what an Ancestry ad for Black people SHOULD sound like and it is guaranteed to make you laugh so hard you get that (hot girl/boy)summer 6 pack you been after !

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You can learn more about Jewell Donaldson here,

www.jewelldonaldson.com

IG: @qwaintrelle

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Learn more about who was apart of the Ancestry Ad here.

https://www.adsoftheworld.com/media/film/ancestrycom_inseparable_strong_heart_the_journey

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Learn more about Anomaly's Ancestry Ads here

http://mattandrich.com/ancestry

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

Have you heard of or thought about doing 23&Me test? Well this week we dive deep into the only direct to consumer genetics company with FDA approval and the first to return health reports with our very first Geneti-SIS on the show, Dr. Altovise Ewing. We understand what this means for Black people specifically in regards to accuracy. We also give you all the TEA about 23&Me around the partnership they have with GSK and what went down with the FDA. Lastly, we will hear from our special guest, Casey Gerald on his experience on 23&Me and what his thoughts are around access to health tests.

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You can learn more about 23&Me here,

https://www.23andme.com/

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Learn more about our Geneti-SIS, Dr. Ewing here,

https://www.linkedin.com/in/altovise-t-ewing-phd-lcgc-386b7911/

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Follow Casey Gerald on Twitter and Instagram at @CaseyGerald

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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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This week we'll be the communities perspective around privacy within the context of direct to consumer genetic testing companies directly from the elders of the 504. We will also learn how you can be identified by the forensic scientist using your DNA and of course we have affirmations!

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Additional music by: Fat Steve Beats

https://youtu.be/-ZeMxz9xCcg

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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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This week we take you on the dopest hip hop odyssey ever! First, we learn how companies determine your tribe through the elements of a hip hop song. Then we review two Black owned genetics companies through a RAP BATTLE!!! Lastly, Dr. Jeff gives you more Afrofuturism vibes as she discusses her favorite consumer genetics company.

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Here is a link to the Birthday Song by Chad Milner

https://open.spotify.com/track/1aoceUDXDxMBjJQDo9nRm3?si=4Ph8qJO6SJOpT-bxrk5DKA

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Here is a link to the Mitochondrial Eve paper Dr. Kittles references

https://www.nature.com/articles/325031a0

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You can learn more about African Ancestry here.

https://africanancestry.com/home/

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You can learn more about AfroRoots here.

https://afrorootsdna.com/

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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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This week, we explore the interpretation of consumer genetic results from Ancestry.com. Dr. Jeff has a conversation with the infamous Brown Sugar, her friends, Drs. Sarah Ann Anderson-Burnett and Byron Young. We learn what it means to be kin?! And for the first time EVER, we do something unique that only our show could do! Dr. Jeff analyzes Byron and Sarah’s Ancestry results to learn some cool things like if these best friends are kin! We also learn if Sarah’s results explain why she burns sage every third Sunday or if Byron’s genetic ancestry results motivated him to wear dashikis everyday. We also challenge the notion of African ancestry and hair texture. Lastly, we introduce Afrofuturism, something we love to embrace on the show.

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Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Jeff’s Op-Ed piece, 46 Chromosomes and a Mule can be found here.

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https://www.theroot.com/46-chromosomes-and-a-mule-falsely-romanticizing-our-co-1834228049

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You can follow contact Dr. Sarah Ann Anderson-Burnett at [email protected] and Dr. Byron Young’s work at www.DoingItWell.org

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The Nucleus, our transcript, will be posted soon.

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The Helix, an episodic soundtrack filled with the musical inspiration behind the show can be found here.

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https://open.spotify.com/user/w0jmosfqkh28lnlbh7d3b8eg4/playlist/6fSD0BXvsgRNLSAOTjth1T?si=Q4wVSb_RTLq7a4yNCwUy1Q

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Sankofa is a Ghanian principle that means go back and fetch it, referencing the idea that we must never forget about our past as we continue to embark on this journey called life. Genetics is a manifestation of the Sankofa principal, having the ability to learn about our past through our DNA. This episode will explore the many facets of how we define the Black identity genetically and culturally as well as meaningful conversation with ‘The Jeff’s’, the parents of Dr. Jeff, host of the show. Weekly episodes of In Those Genes will start February 4th, 2020! Be on the lookout of our launch event February 5th.

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Please fast forward pass 13:41-13-:48 as indicated in the show if you do not wish to hear language that could be offensive, triggering, or harmful to some.

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The Nucleus, our transcript, can be found here,

https://drive.google.com/a/inthosegenes.com/file/d/1UFv-7V6irqWfbCAHbEhExISaJww4x4y6/view?usp=sharing

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The Helix, an episodic soundtrack filled with the musical inspiration behind the show can be found here.

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https://open.spotify.com/user/w0jmosfqkh28lnlbh7d3b8eg4/playlist/6fSD0BXvsgRNLSAOTjth1T

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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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Slavery not only stripped Africans descended Americans of their freedom but of their native languages, families, religion, and other vital information that shape identity. To fill this gap in knowledge, we aim to take listeners on a journey to understand the 1% of the genome that makes up their individuality. Our pilot episode will be released on December 10th.