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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

Kira Dineen, Gene Pool Media

Discover New Advances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For 14 years, multi-award winning podcast ”DNA Today” has brought you the voices of leaders in genetics. Host Kira Dineen brings her genetics expertise to interview geneticists, genetic counselors, patient advocates, biotech leaders, researchers, and more.***Best Science and Medicine Podcast Award Winner (2020, 2021 and 2022)***Learn more (and stream all 400+ episodes) at DNAtoday.com. You

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27:49

#414 How To Find Genetics Professionals Worldwide:...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/10/02

When patients relocate or relatives living abroad need cascade testing, finding a qualified genetics professional in another country can be surprisingly difficult. The new Global Genetics Directory aims to change that through a free, verified, peer-to-peer resource connecting genetics and genomics professionals worldwide.In this episode of DNA Today, recorded in person at our studio, host Kira Dineen is joined by genetic counselor Monisha Sebastin, Founder and Principal Investigator of the Global

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36:25

#413 PKU Beyond the Diet: Food, Mental Health, and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/09/25

For most people, eating is an ordinary part of the day. But when you have phenylketonuria (PKU), every meal can involve calculations, preparation, medical monitoring, and decisions that affect how your brain and body feel.This is DNA Today, a podcast from Gene Pool Media, where we explore the breakthroughs, challenges, and human impact of genetics and genomics. I’m your host Kira Dineen, a genetic counselor and award-winning science podcaster and speaker. This is a continuation of our PKU series,

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36:49

#412 How Prenatal cfDNA Can Uncover Undiagnosed...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Prenatal cell-free DNA screening is designed to assess a pregnancy for chromosome conditions; but in rare cases, it can reveal something entirely unexpected about the pregnant patient’s own health.In this episode, Kira Dineen is joined in-person by Dr. Diana Bianchi to explore how unusual or non-reportable cfDNA screening results can sometimes be a signal of an undiagnosed maternal cancer. Dr. Bianchi shares findings from the NIH’s ongoing IDENTIFY study, which is investigating why these unexpected

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30:30

#411 Mock Cancer Genetic Counseling Session: Colon...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/09/11

What happens during genetic counseling after someone develops colon cancer at a young age and their tumor testing raises concern for Lynch syndrome?This is the eighth installment in our Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, cancer genetic counselor Connor Linehan and genetic counseling student Edith Atwerebour perform a mock cancer genetic counseling session. Edith plays Patricia, a 42-year-old woman recently diagnosed with Stage I colon cancer whose tumor showed loss of the MSH2

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43:37

#410 Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s 1q21.1 Microdeletion:...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/09/04

This episode drop from the PRETEND podcast series “The Gypsy Rose Obsession” features Kira Dineen explaining what Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s genetic test result may, and may not, mean.Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s medical history has been scrutinized for years. Throughout her childhood, her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, presented her as having numerous serious medical conditions, resulting in medications, procedures, mobility aids, and countless medical appointments. In 2015, Dee Dee was murdered by Gypsy’s

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43:17

#409 How DNA Testing Exposed the Dark History of...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/08/28

What happens when stigma, secrecy, and institutional power separate a mother from her child, and prevent an adoptee from accessing his own identity and medical history for decades?This week, we are sharing an episode of DNA Clarity and Support, the newest podcast to join the Gene Pool Media network. Host and genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick Williams speaks with New York Times bestselling author and journalist Gabrielle Glaser about her book, American Baby: A Mother, a Child, and the Shadow

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37:46

#408 Low ALP, Fractures, and Early Tooth Loss Point...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/08/21

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) can present very differently from one person to the next, from life-threatening complications in infancy to fractures, chronic pain, muscle weakness, or early tooth loss later in life. With symptoms spanning multiple body systems and varying across the lifespan, how can clinicians recognize when these seemingly disconnected findings may point to HPP?In the first episode of our three-part series on hypophosphatasia, we are joined by genetic counselor Amy Patterson to explore

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39:47

#407 NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Star Art Still on the...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/08/14

What happens when the symptoms of a genetic condition look like the lasting effects of a professional football career?Former NFL defensive end and Kansas City Chiefs star Art Still spent decades attributing carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, back problems, joint and tendon injuries, neuropathy, and other health concerns to football, aging, and ordinary wear and tear. Even when he developed atrial fibrillation, Art’s lifelong discipline and athlete mentality made him believe he could manage his

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30:34

#406 Mock Teratogen Genetic Counseling Session:...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/08/07

This is our seventh installment in our Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, genetic counselor and teratogen information specialist Sharon Voyer Lavigne and student Edith Atwerebour perform a mock genetic counseling session. The session indication is medication exposures during pregnancy, including Ozempic®, metformin, Zoloft®, and Xanax®.This session was recorded in person, providing a more dynamic and engaging learning experience. Therefore, we highly recommend watching it on

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34:35

#405 Why Insurance Denies Genetic Testing, and How to...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/07/31

Genetic testing can change the course of a patient’s care, but accessing the right test is not always straightforward.Behind the scenes, insurance coverage decisions, documentation requirements, prior authorization, denials, appeals, and cost concerns can all influence whether a patient receives timely answers. In this episode of DNA Today, we launch a new special series sponsored by Revvity in this episode exploring the health economics of genetic testing and the real-world systems that shape

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21:38

#404 Male Breast Cancer with X-Men Actor and Former...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/07/24

What happens when someone known for strength, stature, and intimidating roles faces a diagnosis most people do not associate with men?Tyler Mane is known for playing Sabretooth in X-Men and Deadpool & Wolverine, Michael Myers in Halloween, and Ajax in Troy. Before his acting career, Tyler spent more than a decade wrestling professionally around the world, including appearances with WCW and UWF as Big Sky and Nitron. Recently, Tyler has taken on a very different role: raising awareness about

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30:46

#403 Genetic Counseling Boards Prep: ABGC’s New...

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2026/07/17

Preparing for the genetic counseling board exam can feel overwhelming. Between the extensive study materials, challenging practice questions, and uncertainty about what to expect on exam day, candidates often struggle to determine where to begin and how to use their preparation time effectively. In this episode of DNA Today, host Kira Dineen is joined by Melanie Hardy and Amy Shikany to explore the new and updated resources available to candidates preparing for the American Board of Genetic

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24:07

#402 How Genetic Genealogy Caught the Golden State...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/07/10

What happens when DNA from a decades-old crime scene meets a family tree created generations later? That combination helped investigators identify the Golden State Killer and transformed how law enforcement approaches some of the country’s most difficult cold cases. Content warning: This episode includes discussions of murder, sexual assault, suicide, and other sensitive topics. In this episode of DNA Today, host Kira Dineen speaks with Paul Holes, a retired cold-case investigator, New York Times

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36:55

#401 The First Precision Medicine for Achondroplasia...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/07/03

Just a few years ago, there were no pharmacological treatments for patients with achondroplasia. Today, with multiple therapies on the market, the conversation has shifted from if we can treat to how we treat safely, consistently, and thoughtfully. In this third and final installment of our achondroplasia series, sponsored by BioMarin, we explore the recently published international consensus guidelines for vosoritide. These guidelines provide a roadmap for the entire treatment lifecycle, from

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34:58

#400 The Story Behind "DNA Today"

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/06/26

Four hundred episodes. Nearly fourteen years of conversations. One podcast that began with a high school student, a Rock Band microphone, and a deep curiosity about genetics. For this milestone episode, DNA Today is turning the microphone around. Kira Dineen is joined by Jess Rizzo, a 2026 graduate of the Rutgers University Genetic Counseling Master’s Program, to look back at the evolution of DNA Today, from its earliest episodes in 2012 to becoming a multi-award-winning genetics podcast and the

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40:06

#399 How PKU Changed Newborn Screening Forever

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/06/19

What condition helped spark the creation of newborn screening in the United States? It was Phenylketonuria, or PKU, a rare inherited metabolic disorder that forever changed how we identify and treat genetic conditions from the very start of life.In this in-person episode of DNA Today, we kick off a three-part series on phenylketonuria, better known as PKU, by looking at how one condition became central to a major public health shift. Host Kira Dineen is joined in person by Sarah Chamberlin and Ryan

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29:00

#398 Soil Microbiomes, Plant Genetics, and...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/06/12

What if the future of human health doesn’t just begin in the clinic, but in the soil?In this episode of DNA Today, we explore the new documentary Groundswell, the final chapter in the regenerative agriculture documentary trilogy that began with Kiss the Ground and continued with Common Ground. Narrated by Demi Moore and Woody Harrelson, Groundswell follows regenerative agriculture solutions across five continents, showing how restoring soil health can support biodiversity, food systems, local

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32:25

#397 ABGC Recertification Changes: Learning Scenarios...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/06/05

Recertification is changing for genetic counselors. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) now requires completion of new Continuing Competence Learning Scenarios as part of maintaining the CGC credential.These are not traditional quizzes with one correct answer. Each scenario presents a complex genetic counseling situation, followed by reflective questions, peer rationales, and educational resources designed to support lifelong learning and continuing competence. To help us understand why

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31:54

#396 Gene Therapy for Anxiety? Precision Psychiatry...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/05/29

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, but for many people, it can also feel deeply isolating. Current treatments such as therapy, SSRIs, and benzodiazepines can be life-changing, but they do not work for everyone, and they often manage symptoms rather than addressing the underlying biology of anxiety.In this episode of DNA Today, host Kira Dineen is joined by Dr. Troy Rohn, neuroscientist, professor at Boise State University, and Co-founder and Director of Preclinical Studies

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28:29

#395 Mapping Melanoma: How Spatial Biology Is...

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast ·

2026/05/22

What if we could study melanoma not just cell by cell, but in the exact place those cells live inside the tumor?That is the promise of spatial biology. In this episode of DNA Today, we explore how emerging genomic technologies are transforming melanoma research by allowing scientists to examine not only which cells are present in a tumor, but where they are located, how they interact, and why those relationships matter. May is Melanoma Awareness Month, making this an important time to spotlight how

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