Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance
Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance
Latest Episodes
Tiny Expeditions Season 7 Promo
Welcome to a brand-new season of the Tiny Expeditions! This season, we’re heading to the heart of the Wiregrass region in Alabama to explore a groundbreaking initiative: HudsonAlpha WIREGRASS Peanut Project. Dothan, Alabama, is known as the "Pe...
From Lifespan to Healthspan: Rethinking Brain Wellness
We’re living longer than ever, but are we staying healthy longer? In this season finale, we explore how genomics, phenomics, and lifestyle choices intertwine to shape not just how long we live, but how well we live. Guests Dr. Jennifer Lovejoy ...
Beyond the Headlines: How Biomarkers and Genetics Are Changing Neurodegenerative Disease Research
You’ve seen the headlines about new blood tests and treatments for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS, but what’s the science behind those breakthroughs? In this episode, HudsonAlpha scientists Ben Henderson, PhD, and Bri Rogers, PhD, break down...
Turning Pain Into Purpose: Advocating for Families with Rett Syndrome
What happens when a rare disease diagnosis changes everything? When you're told your child will never walk, never talk. On this episode, we learn about Rett Syndrome and sit down with a parent who became his daughter’s fiercest champion and a p...
DNA Clues: Diagnosing the Undiagnosed
When more than 20 children worldwide developed similar neurodevelopmental symptoms, scientists turned to DNA for answers. In this episode, we explore how researchers used innovative genetic tools—and a little matchmaking—to identify variants in...