DNA Video: DNA Jewelry

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted May 24, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

Two young women at UC Davis Picnic Day 2007 make DNA jewelry. This would make a great party activity!

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DNA Video: Twin DNA Differences

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted May 17, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

For more, see my previous post – Genetic Differences Between Identical Twins.

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DNA Video: Pimp My Genome! Google Tech Talk with Andrew Hessel

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted May 10, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

Google Tech Talks
May 3, 2007

ABSTRACT

DNA is a programming language for living cells. The cell’s basic operating system, or genome, directs functions like growth and reproduction, energy utilization, and the production of useful compounds like ethanol or penicillin. With genetic engineering, new functions can be added to cells or broken metabolic pathways repaired. Until recently, genetic engineering has required the DNA molecule itself to be physically manipulated, a tedious and expensive process. Now, automatic DNA synthesis permits virtually any DNA code to be made from scratch, opening up genetic engineering to anyone with a computer and a credit card.

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DNA Video: DNA Replication Song

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted May 3, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

This DNA replication song set to Backstreet Boys is truly cringe worthy!

Oh, how I love bi-olo-gy (yeah yeah yeah)
It’s better than chemistry
And next time I have to go pee (I know)
what’s happening inside of me

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DNA Video: Leah Sparks of DNA Direct

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted April 26, 2008 in Business of DNA, DNA Podcasts and Videos, DNA Testing

Interview with Leah Sparks, VP Business Development of DNA Direct from Doug Cress on Vimeo.

San Francisco-based DNA Direct* has created a web- and phone-based virtual genetics clinic. Genetic testing results can be complex, and inmost cases, do not provide definitive “yes” or “no” answers. DNA Direct focuses on personalized test result interpretation and supportive services.

*I’m the Genetic Information Specialist at DNA Direct.

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DNA Video: The DNA Song

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted April 12, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

I’m not great at deciphering song lyrics but I’m pretty sure this guy’s singing about DNA.

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DNA Podcast: Genetic Testing and Adolescents

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted April 5, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos, DNA Testing, DNA and Disease

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In this Melbourne University Up Close podcast, Dr. Shane Huntington interviews Dr. Rony Duncan of the Murdoch Children’s Research institute about genetic testing and adolescents. A full transcript is also available.

If we allow young people to have that information about their future, or if we allow parents to test their children and obtain that information, what happens if those children grow up and decide that they don’t want the information and decide that they didn’t actually make an informed choice?

Also see my previous post – American Journal of Medical Genetics Special Issue on Children and Genetics.

via ScienceAlert

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DNA Podcast: Futures in Biotech Interview with Dr. Richard Lifton

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted March 29, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

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Futures in Biotech 28: One of the Greatest Quests in the World of Genetics

Host: Marc Pelletier

Dr. Richard Lifton has been on a quest to understand the genetic basis of hypertension, the most important risk factor associated with cardiovascular disease, which affects nearly a billion people worldwide

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DNA Video: Choosing a Child’s Sex

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted March 22, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

Aspen Institute
Aspen, CO
Jul 3rd, 2007

Philosopher Michael Sandel and medical researcher William Haseltine debate ethical issues in genetic engineering, in a conversation with the Aspen Institute’s Elliot Gerson.

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DNA Video: Craig Venter Giving the Richard Dimbleby Lecture

by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted March 15, 2008 in DNA Podcasts and Videos

Title: A DNA-Driven World

Aired: December 4, 2007 on BBC 1

Gene pioneer Dr. J. Craig Venter gives the 32nd Richard Dimbleby Lecture. One of the principal scientists who decoded the human genome is about to create the first artificial life form on Earth. So what does the future hold in A DNA-Driven World?

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