In Those Genes

In Those Genes

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In Those Genes episodes

  • Skinfolk, Kinfolk

    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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    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.

    46 min
  • Up in Dem' Genes

    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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    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
    .
    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.

    32 min
  • Scientific Sankofa

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

    40 min
  • In Those Genes Podcast Trailer

    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.

    4 min

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The only narrative science podcast where genetics and Black culture come together to tell the stories carried in our DNA.