Genetic drift is a science podcast like no other. Join the duo of Anthony and Juliet as they take a deep dive into the world of genetic diseases and medical genetics. In this show, we will lead you through the biology of each disease including the molecular genetics that can determine the outcome of these hereditary conditions. We then discuss the medical history of the disease as well as what we know of it's origins from the genes themselves before discussing their future alongside common m ...
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Episode 24. Angelman Syndrome - Calling All Brain Janitors
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they look into Angelman Syndrome, a developmental disorder that is inherited in a rather uncommon way. Tune in to hear the biology, history and future medicines for this intriguing condition.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 23. ADPKD - The Curse Of King Bathory
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the worl of ADPKD, the most common single gene disorder. Tune in to learn the biology and history of a condition responsible for a large proportion of the people on dialysis.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 22. Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Brittle Bones
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Join Anthony, Juliet and Banjo as they (excluding Banjo) dive into the world of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a hereditary condition that leads to brittle bones. Tune in to hear the history, biology and future research for the condition. There are also many instances of Banjo being a disruptive puppy.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 21. Halloween Special - Porphyria And The Modern Vampire
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Tonight, is Halloween night and we're covering a condition that has shaped the 20th century view of the vampire, werewolf and zombie, Porphyria. Tune in to hear the biology, history, and mythology of this fascinating group of conditions.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 20. FOP - Spooky Scary Secondary Skeleton
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We're approaching Halloween and the subject is skeletons! Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, a condition that slowly turns you muscle and ligaments to bone.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 19. Crohn's Disease - A New Normal
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they discuss Crohn's Disease. Tune in to hear the dark history of its treatment, some of the strangest parts of its biology and hear the first hand experience of someone living with the illness.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 18. Tuberous Sclerosis - Tumours And Seizures
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of Tuberous Sclerosis, a condition that causes tumours to grow and often lead to seizures throughout a patient's life. Tune in as we dive into the biology, history and future of this complicated condition.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 17. Achondroplasia - Life Of Little People
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In this episode, join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into Achondroplasia and some of the challenges faced by little people. Tune in for the biology and fascinating history including ancient gods and Neanderthals.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 16. Tay Sachs Disease - Saving The Baby Sheep
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This episode Anthony and Juliet dive into the dark subject of Tay Sachs. In this episode learn the fascinating biology of the condition as well as its interesting history in the Middle Ages. Also, a new cohost of sorts arrives.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 15. Werner Syndrome - Telomeres And Time
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We're back! This time Anthony and Juliet dive into the mysterious world of Werner Syndrome. The history is hazy, but the biology is fascinating. Tune in to learn about a fascinating condition and what it can tell us about the aging process.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 14. Cystic Fibrosis - Return Of The First Episode
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of Cystic Fibrosis and learn about its interesting origins as far back as the Bronze Age. This is a must listen episode with a fascinating history and some amazing progress made to the wellbeing of those living with this condition.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 13. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - Hopeful Future
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This week, join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Here they discuss the biology and history of this condition as well as the incredible work that has been done, meaning that there is a very optimistic future.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 12. Haemochromatosis - The Celtic Curse
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This episode, join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of haemochromatosis. Tune in as they discuss the genetic biology and explore the potential origins of this condition. The history and its common name of the "Celtic curse" also directs the stigma and in some cases racist rhetoric surrounding it.…
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Episode 11. Fragile X Syndrome - Mind in Heaven
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This episode, Anthony and Juliet take a look at Fragile X Syndrome. A syndrome that affects intelectual development. Join to learn the genetic biology and history, and get a snapshot of how some societies have viewed mental disability.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 10. Marfan Syndrome - Demonic Flexibility
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This week Anthony and Juliet dive into the gift and curse of the Demon Violinist, Paganini. Listen in as we discuss the genetics and biology of Marfan Syndrome, followed by its history and future prospects for this condition.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 9. Spinal Muscular Atrophy - How Good Is Your Back Up?
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Join Anthony and Juliet in their latest installment as they look into the medical condition known as SMA. Follow its ancient roots, the tragic impact that its biology can have on children and the promising future brought on by the release of an exciting gene therapy treatment. Tune in to the latest episode of this medical podcast to learn how scien…
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Welcome to Genetic Drift! Join Anthony and Juliet as every week they take a deep dive into the world of Genetic Diseases. Here we explain the biology of the disease such as the genetics, hereditary pattern, symptoms and the outlook for patients. We then discuss what history is included in the written records as well what the genes themselves can te…
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Episode 8. Huntington's Disease - Toxic Tongue Twister
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In this episode Anthony and Juliet dive into a condition which influenced and ended the life of folk musician Woody Guthrie. Join us as we explain how the molecular genetics of this condition result in your own cells poisoning themselves. In this latest installment of our medical podcast, we discuss the biology, history, the optimistic future and m…
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Episode 7. Beta-Thalassemia - Agricultural Anomaly
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of beta-thalassemia and learn about its interesting history with the development of civilisation. This is a must listen episode with a fascinating history and some unfortunate stigma.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 6. XSCID - Breaking The Bubble
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In this episode Anthony and Juliet discuss X-linked Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (XSCID) .Take a deep dive and learn the biology, history and future treatment of XSCID and discuss the stigma surrounding it.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 5. Neurofibromatosis - Call The Tumour Police!
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Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into Neurofibromatosis. In this episode they discuss the biology and history of Neurofibromatosis as well as covering its often random nature.Por Anthony Goddard
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Episode 4. Waardenburg Syndrome - Bright eyes
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In this episode, by popular demand, Anthony and Juliet discuss a group of genetic disorders called Waardenburg syndrome. Here they take a deep dive into the condition and discuss how effecting different genes that regulate the same system can ultimately lead to a similar result. The complications of resolving biases around conditions that change th…
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Bonus Episode. Back To Basics - Genetic Disease
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In this episode we go back to basics as we discuss what a genetic disease really is. Join as as we go over the different types of genetic disease and what these differences meanPor Anthony Goddard
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Episode 3. Sickle Cell Disease - A Clear and Crescent Danger
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In this episode of Genetic Drift, Anthony and Juliet discuss sickle cell disease. While discussing the biology of sickle cell disease, a relationship with it and malaria is made apparent and the history of sickle cell disease reveals some influences from racial biases.Por Anthony Goddard
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In this episode Anthony and new cohost Juliet take a dive into haemophilia. The Biology, history, treatments and future of the disease are discussed as well as stigma surrounding haemophilia being addressed.Por Anthony Goddard
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