Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance

By HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology

What's Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance about?

Tiny Expeditions is all about taking little journeys into the tiny science of genetics, DNA and inheritance. This podcast doesn't shy away from science, but it's produced with you in mind. Everyone should be able to listen and walk away feeling smarter about the genetic code that defines the world around us.

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Peanuts for the future: how...

07.28.2023

Join us for this tiny expedition as we learn about a unique peanut breeding program that gives back to a local community in big ways. You’ll hear from several individuals involved in the program, including teachers and researchers. To go ...

Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance episodes:

07.28.2023 Peanuts for the future: how students are collaborating to improve the legume we love Join us for this tiny expedition as we learn about a unique peanut breeding program that gives back to a local community in big ways. You’ll hear from several individuals involved in the program, including teachers and researchers. To go ...
07.14.2023 Navigating Cancer: Precise science, precise care Join us for this tiny expedition as we explore the world of precision healthcare. You’ll hear how scientists work to understand the genetic basis of cancer and how one company is helping make genetic testing and information more accessible for ...
07.12.2023 Tiny Expeditions Promo Genetics doesn’t have to be complicated. Tiny Expeditions is a science podcast that explores how DNA plays a role in our everyday lives, from the food we eat to the medicine we take. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter ...
06.22.2023 Growing a Shrubbier Version of Rubber Crossover episode! Join us and our friends and Genome Insider for this tiny expedition into the world of rubber. You’ll hear from scientists and innovators working to create better, more sustainable sources of natural rubber. To go behind the scenes ...
05.08.2023 The Future of Pandemic Preparedness: Insights from Biotech Experts Join us for this tiny expedition as we learn how science is preparing us for future novel pandemics. You’ll hear from scientists and innovators working to ensure we can more rapidly detect, diagnose, and treat pathogenic outbreaks. To go behind ...
04.21.2023 Moss to the rescue: Peat bogs and our fight against climate change Join us for this tiny expedition as we journey to northern peat bogs and learn their importance in our fight against climate change. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “Moss to the rescue: peat ...
04.17.2023 Forensic DNA technology: Justice at what cost? Join us for this tiny expedition as we dive into some ethical considerations surrounding using DNA technology and genetic genealogy in forensic science. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “Forensic DNA technology: Justice at ...
03.23.2023 The science of crime: forensics and DNA technology Join us for this tiny expedition into forensic science and learn how forensics experts and law enforcement use various DNA technologies to help solve crimes. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “The science of ...
03.09.2023 Tiny Expeditions Season 4 Promo In Season 4, we will explore how DNA and genomic technology are helping us tackle big challenges threatening our planet. We’ll talk about how genetics is being used to solve more crimes, how preserving peat bogs is crucial to our ...
10.03.2022 Arriving early to the fight against cancer Join us for this bonus tiny expedition into cancer prevention and diagnostics research and hear about a program that is trying to bring genetic testing for cancer risk to everyone. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this ...
09.13.2022 Solving a diagnostic puzzle: the challenges of rare diseases Join us for this tiny expedition into rare disease research and advocacy. You’ll hear from a family who turned their experiences caring for their son with a rare disease and turned them into an advocacy organization to help other parents. ...
08.22.2022 When cells kill: understanding cancer Join us for this tiny expedition into cancer research and hear how scientists use cutting-edge technology to help diagnose, treat, and hopefully even prevent cancer. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “When cells kill: ...
08.08.2022 Accessing genetic testing: who's in and who's out? Join us for this tiny expedition as we explore more bioethical concerns surrounding genetic testing. In this episode, we dive into inequities in access to genetic testing based on racial and socioeconomic status. To go behind the scenes and learn ...
07.26.2022 When our brains fail us: an exploration of neurodegenerative diseases Join us for this tiny expedition into the brain and learn how scientists unravel the genetics behind many neurodegenerative diseases to help develop better diagnostic and treatment options. To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit ...
07.14.2022 Keep your data to yourself: A conversation on bioethics and genetic testing Join us for this tiny expedition into the bioethics surrounding genetic testing. We will answer questions like, 'Will my testing results be used against me for insurance coverage purposes?', 'Can my genetic testing results be used to convict a family ...
07.06.2022 Bonus: What can you learn from genetic tests? We're sorry that we couldn't bring you a new episode last week, but sometimes life happens. Please enjoy this bonus episode starring Dr. Neil Lamb, the new president of HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology. In this episode, Dr. Lamb explains the ...
06.13.2022 The Story of Humanity Written in Your DNA Join us for this tiny expedition into genetic ancestry testing. We will learn how genetic testing companies use your DNA to infer family relationships and hear our resident expert talk about his personal story of using his genetics to discover ...
04.26.2022 Tiny Expeditions Season 3 Promo In Season 3, we will explore the many ways that DNA influences human health and disease. We'll talk about how genetics can uncover distant relatives you've never met, help doctors prescribe medications more accurately, and diagnose diseases like cancer, autoimmune ...
12.20.2021 How is biotechnology helping to feed and fuel the world? Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of agricultural biotechnology. We will learn some of the roles that biotechnology plays in the plant and agricultural fields, and how scientists are using science and technology to help feed and ...
12.08.2021 What happens when you put plants in space? Join us for this tiny expedition into space. We will learn how scientists are trying to grow plants in space to feed future space inhabitants while also improving plants back on earth. To go behind the scenes and learn more ...
11.18.2021 Can science create the perfect craft beer? Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of craft beer. We will learn how scientists are trying to create regional varieties of barley and hops that can be grown across the US and using gene edited yeast to ...
11.09.2021 Can a weed save the world? Join us for this tiny expedition as we splash into the aquatic world of duckweed, a tiny plant that has enormous potential to benefit us and our planet. From feeding humans and animals to eliminating chemicals and heavy metals from ...
10.19.2021 Can science save your favorite candy bar? Join us for this tiny expedition into the world of chocolate and learn how scientists are trying to save our favorite candy bars by improving the plants that produce the tasty ingredients that make up these sweet treats. To go ...
10.04.2021 Will science emerge as the real champion in a football rivalry gone bad? Learn how two scientists who set out to immortalize Auburn University’s Toomer’s Oak trees actually ended up creating a college class that makes hands-on science experiences accessible to all students. To go behind the scenes to hear additional audio and ...
09.22.2021 Tiny Expeditions Season 2 Promo In Season 2 of Tiny Expeditions, we will be looking at what tiny science can tell us about the world of agriculture. During each expedition we will journey into the lab and hear from some of the world’s leading scientists. ...
04.13.2020 Why are humans different colors? Learn about the genetic trends that created the incredible spectrum of human diversity. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny. To receive episode updates and bonus material, subscribe to our mailing list here.
03.30.2020 Can genetics save wildlife? From endangered species to extinct ones, learn how genetics help change the game for conservationists. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny. To receive episode updates and bonus material, subscribe to our mailing list here.
03.16.2020 What's a spot to a stripe? Learn what the genetics of spots and stripes can teach us about basic biology and human development. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny. To receive episode updates and bonus material, subscribe to our mailing list here.
03.16.2020 Ep. 4: What's a spot to a stripe? Learn what the genetics of spots and stripes can teach us about basic biology and human development.
03.02.2020 What color are zebras? Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? Plus, what can zebra stripes tell us about fundamental biology and even human health. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny. To receive episode updates and bonus ...
03.02.2020 Ep. 3: What color are zebras? Are zebras white with black stripes or black with white stripes? Plus, what can zebra stripes tell us about fundamental biology and even human health.
02.17.2020 How wild is your house cat? Learn why dogs come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, while house cats are all basically built the same. Plus, why house cats are just a little wilder than pet dogs. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at ...
02.17.2020 Ep. 2: How wild is your house cat? Learn why dogs come in all kinds of shapes and sizes, while house cats are all basically built the same. Plus, why house cats are just a little wilder than pet dogs.
02.03.2020 What do wolves owe dogs? Learn how a one-in-a-billion change in DNA alters the appearance of some very striking wolves...and it's all thanks to dogs. Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny. To receive episode updates and bonus material, subscribe to our mailing ...
02.03.2020 Ep. 1: What do wolves owe dogs? Learn how a one-in-a-billion change in DNA alters the appearance of some very striking wolves...and it's all thanks to dogs.
01.16.2020 Tiny Expeditions Season 1 Promo Learn about the new podcast from HudsonAlpha, and get ready to take some little journeys into the tiny science of genetics. http://tinyexpeditions.org Thanks for listening! Follow us on Twitter at @ExpeditionsTiny. To receive episode updates and bonus material, subscribe to ...
01.16.2020 Preview - HudsonAlpha presents Tiny Expeditions Learn about the new podcast from HudsonAlpha, and get ready to take some little journeys into the tiny science of genetics. http://tinyexpeditions.org