Tiny Expeditions - A Podcast about Genetics, DNA and Inheritance

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.

From endangered species to extinct ones, learn how genetics help change the game for conservationists.

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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 information about his relatives.
To go behind the scenes and learn more about the technology driving genetic ancestry testing, visit "The Story of Humanity Written in Our DNA".

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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. You will also learn how scientists are trying to end the long and emotional diagnostic odysseys that many patients and their families endure.

To go behind the scenes and learn more about this episode, visit “Solving a diagnostic puzzle: the challenges of rare diseases.”

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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 behind the scenes and see the peanut field and candy shop, visit Can Science Save Your Favorite Candy Bar?

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