In this episode, we discuss mRNA technology, specifically the COVID-19 vaccines. We talk about how they work to protect us from infections and how long this protection could last. We end off by covering other mRNA therapies and voicing our thou

Genetically Modified Organisms

May 11th, 2021 40m 45s

In this episode of the Gene Panel, we discuss genetically modified organisms (GMOs). We go over some of the ways GMOs are made as well as some brief history regarding their inception. We also address some of the main public concerns and benefit

Alien Antigens and the Antibody Repertoire

Nov 1st, 2020 38m 41s

In this episode, Aideen and Julian talk about how antibodies contribute to making humans resilient to foreign pathogens. The episode starts by entertaining the possibility of a microscopic alien invasion to show generally how immunology can pla

Back-to-School

Aug 25th, 2020 36m 30s

In this episode, we invite the entire Gene Panel Podcast team to discuss our university experiences. Unlike other episodes, this one does not involve any genetics and is more of a conversation among fellow peers. We talk about acquiring practic

The Genetics Behind Jurassic Park

Jul 5th, 2020 29m 59s

In this episode, Aideen Teeling joins us to explore the 1993 Jurrasic Park film from a genetics perspective. We delve into the logistics of reviving dinosaurs and debate some of the theoretical procedures associated with recreating and monitori

#3: SARS-CoV-2

May 23rd, 2020 59m 37s

In this episode we explain some of the science and technology behind the identification, characterization, and tracking of the virus responsible for the current pandemic that is COVID-19. We explain some of the safety practices that can aid in

#2.5: Anti-CRISPR: Phage Fight Back

Mar 8th, 2020 24m 46s

In this supplementary episode we sit down with Dr. Alan Davidson, a joint professor of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at the University of Toronto. He and his colleagues discovered anti-CRISPR, so we ask him about the discovery process, ho

#2: Build-a-Baby: The Power of Gene Editing

Feb 25th, 2020 33m 42s

In this episode we discuss CRISPR and the heavily debated topic of gene editing. We explore gene editing techniques used prior to CRISPR, and how CRISPR was discovered. We address “designer babies” (“test-tube” fertilization with a choice of wh

#1: Are Genes Really What We Think They Are?

Jan 5th, 2020 18m 52s

On the first episode of the Gene Panel Podcast, Alireza and Julian briefly introduce themselves as well as the podcast. They describe the podcast’s genesis story and the motivation behind starting a show that stars everything genetics. Importan

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