Best Genome BC Podcasts (2025)

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Genomic Repeat: Bananageddon - Challenging assumptions around food security 33:31

26d ago33:31

33:31

This episode was originally released on September 19, 2023 Is the world running out of bananas? Well, no. Not…yet — but nature is flashing a big, yellow, squishy "caution" sign. In this episode, Dr. Kaylee Byers peels away our assumptions about food security by looking at bananas. Venturing Down Under, we connect with Dr. James Dale from Queensland…

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The Vitamin Verdict: How multivitamins affect your health 7:55

2M ago7:55

7:55

The food supplement industry rakes in billions of dollars every year. So with so much money being spent on things like vitamins, they must be worth it, right? Right?! Dr. Kaylee Byers and Sarah Lando give you the down low on what’s good for you– and what’s just good for business. Resources: 1. Is There Really Any Benefit to Multivitamins? – Hopkins…

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Genomic Repeat: The Circadian Rhythm - Challenging our assumptions about sleep 28:19

3M ago28:19

28:19

This episode was originally released on November 14, 2023 Sleep is essential to our lives, but our perception of how it functions in our non-waking life is not always well understood. So in the mires of our busy daily lives do we overlook sleep by seeing it as a means of refilling our energy for a productive day? By questioning this assumption, one…

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More cheese, please! Cheese cravings explained 7:45

4M ago7:45

7:45

We’ve all been there— tempted by the irresistible smell of hot, melty cheese. So what is it about this perfect blend of milk and microbes that keeps us coming back for more? What does cheese do to our brain? Dr. Kaylee Byers and Sarah Lando slice through the science. Resources: 1. Is cheese actually addictive? Here's the real science – Salon 2. Whi…

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Genomic Repeat: Cold Case - Solving murder mysteries with genomics 42:43

5M ago42:43

42:43

This episode was originally released on August 16, 2022 In order to seek genomic justice, you have to get out of the lab and into the field. Dr. Kaylee Byers grabs a magnifying glass and a deerstalker cap as she goes to the scene of one of North America’s oldest cold case murder mysteries, the “Babes in the Woods.” This over 70-year-old unsolved ca…

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Life in the Fast Lane 30:44

6M ago30:44

30:44

Rapid Evolution in the Modern Age Evolution is like the ultimate slowburn, unfolding over millennia. And in our modern society, where things move so fast, it’s easy to miss this incremental but constant transformation. Not only is evolution happening all around us, in some cases it’s even picking up the pace. In our season finale, our resident supe…

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The Wasting Game 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

Managing an Invisible Disease Is there a Zombie moose on the loose?! Not quite... But there is something lurking in the woods that has our “deer” friends shakin' in their hooves. Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is a 100% fatal illness that’s creeping its way through cervid populations, and it’s nearly impossible to spot. Luckily, wildlife biologists …

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Lost but Found 27:22

6M ago27:22

27:22

Forensic Methods in Disaster Recovery Content warning: this episode discusses forensic science and the identification of human remains that may not be suited for all audiences. Natural disasters can strike without warning. And when they do, they can leave destruction, displacement, and loss of life in their wake. First responders rush to help those…

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Slipping Through the Spectrum 32:39

7M ago32:39

32:39

Rethinking the Divide in Autism Diagnoses Dr. Hannah Belcher was already studying autism she found out she herself was Autistic. Getting her diagnosis felt like everything suddenly clicked… but why did it take so long to get answers? In this episode, Hannah shares her journey and talks about how many Autistic people, especially women, learn to mask…

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Fatal Attraction: Insect Edition 29:12

7M ago29:12

29:12

The Deceptive Seduction of Femme Fatale Fireflies In the buzzin’ firefly nightlife scene, neon lights glow bright and sparks fly. But, there’s murder on the dancefloor… The infamous 'Femme Fatale' firefly has mastered the ultimate bait-and-switch seduction strategy, and these sly flies (that are really beetles, actually) aren’t interested in a happ…

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Testing, Testing HPV 27:52

8M ago27:52

27:52

How genomics is shaping the future of cervical cancer screening [Content Warning: This episode mentions sexual assault and medical trauma.] Nearly 80% of people will get Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives. Even though HPV is super common, the symptoms are often subtle or invisible and can sometimes lead to cervical cancer if le…

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The Antibiotic Debacle 31:35

8M ago31:35

31:35

The hidden battle between medicine and microbes Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have been our frontline defence against bacterial infections. But this revolutionary medicine is losing ground in the fight. Today, Antimicrobial resistance has become one of the biggest threats to human health– and the stakes only getting higher.…

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Cosmetic Clarity 33:34

9M ago33:34

33:34

Separating Skincare Science Fact from Fiction Could your skincare be hiding more than just a few blemishes? Or, is the word “toxic” getting a li’l too much attention these days… You may have heard the buzz about endocrine-disrupting compounds that silently interfere with our hormones. But with so much misinformation online fueling the fear-fire, it…

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Welcome to ‘Nice Genes!’ Season 4 2:31

9M ago2:31

2:31

…98, 99, 100! Ready or not, here we come with a brand new season of 'Nice Genes!' Science is like a game of hide and seek, and genomics is one of its stealthiest players, challenging us to uncover its "see-crets". Join host Dr. Kaylee Byers for Season 4 of Nice Genes! where we shine an ultraviolet light on the hidden forces that shape our world– an…

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Three Blind Mice 6:48

1y ago6:48

6:48

How Mice and CRISPR are Reversing Blindness One small step for science, one furry leap for mousekind. Scientists have found a way to reverse a common mutation that causes blindness in both people and mice using gene editing technology. References: In Mouse Study, Scientists Use Gene Editing to Reverse a Major Cause of Blindness | US News Credits: C…

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Are You Smarter Than a Chimp? 6:25

1y ago6:25

6:25

How Deleted DNA Reveals the Origins of Humanity In 2007, researchers pitted humans against chimpanzees in a memory test competition. Who was the victor of this mental jungle gym? Phoebe Melvin and Dr. Kaylee Byers delve into Yale University research that reveals what DNA humans share with our primate relatives but, more intriguingly, what sets us a…

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Jackalopes, Mythical Critters and the Cure for Cancer 7:14

1+ y ago7:14

7:14

How an Oddball Bunny Saved Millions of Lives Can a make-believe tale have real-life consequences? Perhaps a 1930s legend from a snowy town in Wyoming illustrates signals just how the strange things found in nature can become life-saving treatments. References: Are jackalopes real? | Live Science New Research Shows the HPV Cancer Vaccine Saves Lives…

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All the Colours of the Rainbow 7:16

1+ y ago7:16

7:16

Meet the Magic of Mushrooms on Colour Blindness Roughly 300 million people have a colour vision deficiency. But with a few mushrooms and some magic, those who experience colourblindness might be able to see a whole range of colors for the first time. References: Magic Mushrooms seem to have a strange effect on color blindness | Science Alert Ishiha…

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Reconciling the Truth 30:30

1+ y ago30:30

30:30

Indigenous Environmental Stewardship Description: The Indigenous peoples of what’s now known as Western Canada had a relationship of reciprocity with the land. But when explorers from Europe arrived eager to tame the land and absorb its vast natural resources these two world views came to a head. And caught in between an iconic species of the Pacif…

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Probing Pain 30:13

1+ y ago30:13

30:13

Challenging our assumptions about pain When Jackie Gonzalez was just young, doctors assumed that she was pining for attention when she restlessly tried to rub her feet and describing that she was in constant pain. It wasn’t until she was a teenager that doctors and scientists diagnosed her with Erythromelalgia, also known as ‘Man on Fire Syndrome’.…

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The Circadian Rhythm 28:19

1+ y ago28:19

28:19

Challenging our assumptions about sleep Sleep is essential to our lives, but our perception of how it functions in our non-waking life is not always well understood. So in the mires of our busy daily lives do we overlook sleep by seeing it as a means of refilling our energy for a productive day? By questioning this assumption, one term rolls from o…

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The Dose Makes the Poison 35:07

1+ y ago35:07

35:07

Challenging our assumptions on toxins What’s more terrifying than the true life tales of bloodcurdling and breathstopping toxins? This Hallows' Eve we're taking a page from the history books to make sense of puzzling poisons of our past and present. Dr. Kaylee Byers speaks with Toxicologist Dr. Kimberly Garrett as they connect the dots across the g…

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Not All Bad 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

Challenging our assumptions around fatness ShantaQuilette Carter was in her late 30’s when she had her first stroke. It felt like death was lurking over her shoulder. But when her doctor suggests fending it off by using a drug she had never heard of before, a boatload of questions come to the surface. Dr. Kaylee Byers sits down with experts to chal…

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Nature is Queer 35:24

1+ y ago35:24

35:24

Questioning persistent myths about same-sex behaviour in nature Can we predict who we love from our genetics alone? For LGBT History Month in October, Dr. Kaylee Byers is joined by co-host Dr. Julia Monk to look at what our genes teach us about diverse forms of sexuality and identity. Starting by witnessing a pair of male penguins cozying up, our h…

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Bananageddon 32:47

1+ y ago32:47

32:47

Challenging assumptions around food security Is the world running out of bananas? Well, no. Not…yet — but nature is flashing a big, yellow, squishy "caution" sign. In this episode, Dr. Kaylee Byers peels away our assumptions about food security by looking at bananas. Venturing Down Under, we connect with Dr. James Dale from Queensland University of…

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007 AI & Real World Data - Advancing Cancer Research and Care through the ONCOVALUE initiative 11:31

1+ y ago11:31

11:31

Dr. Carolin Bender, Chief Medical Officer for BC Platforms speaks with On Air Media Group about the groundbreaking ONCOVALUE project in collaboration with Helsinki University Hospital (HUS) and other European institutions, that seeks to explore and leverage real-world data (RWD) in the context of cancer research and treatment, and it's dedication t…

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Genes Jump 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

31:01

Cross-examining the origins of our base pairs One of our most foundational assumptions is that ‘Our DNA is our own.’ But what if our DNA is stolen? There's a puzzling phenomenon called 'horizontal gene transfer' in which one organisms' genetics jumps to another. Dr. Kaylee Byers is joined by invertebrate specialists Dr. Anna Klompen from the Stower…

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Welcome to 'Nice Genes!' Season 3 2:38

2y ago2:38

2:38

What did your grade four teacher say? "Never Assume. It makes an..." well, you know the rest. We all fall into the trap of our own assumptions from time to time. But in the weird and wonderful world of science, assumptions can misguide research madly off in all directions. That's why challenging assumptions is so important! Join host Dr. Kaylee Bye…

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Gene Shorts! E02: Mother Coquita 7:20

2y ago7:20

7:20

How a Reptilian 'Virgin Birth' Baffled Scientists Dr. Kaylee Byers and Producer Phoebe Melvin share one lonely crocodile's story that surprised scientists and sheds light on their distant relatives that once wandered the earth. Resources: 'Virgin Birth' recorded in Crocodile for 1st time ever | Live Science Monsieur Crocodile - Les 5 Pères | Austin…

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Gene Shorts! E01: Heart of a Grizzly 8:10

2y ago8:10

8:10

Welcome to our first Gene Shorts Episode! It's the trademark storytelling you love in Nice Genes! but bite sized. In this episode Dr. Kaylee Byers speaks with Producer Phoebe Melvin about a potentially life saving discovery lurking in the damp depths of brown bear caves.By [email protected] (Genome BC)

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Cold Case 42:00

3y ago42:00

42:00

Solving murder mysteries with genomics [TW: murder, mention of suicide, violent imagery] In order to seek genomic justice, you have to get out of the lab and into the field. Dr. Kaylee Byers grabs a magnifying glass and a deerstalker cap as she goes to the scene of one of North America’s oldest cold case murder mysteries, the “Babes in the Woods.” …

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Decoding Ancestry 44:18

3y ago44:18

44:18

Race is not genetic. TW: racism, systemic racism What exactly is the relationship between race and genetics? And where do concepts of ancestry and identity enter the conversation? In the realm of genomics, these are myths waiting to be busted. “What does the information stored in our genomes tell us about our past and our present?” Dr. Kaylee Byers…

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The Invisible Footprint 44:00

3y ago44:00

44:00

How the hunt for wild species leads to eDNA Most of us have a hard-enough time looking for our cell phone chargers in the dark. So imagine trying to find something that’s hidden high in building rafters, deep in muddy bogs, or scattered across endless savannahs. And now, imagine the thing you’re looking for has fangs… and sharp claws. Dr. Kaylee By…

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The Right Meds 35:48

3y ago35:48

35:48

Can genomics find the perfect antidepressant for your body? [TW:MH,MI] This episode discusses mental health and mental illness. If you, or someone you know, needs support, call the BC Mental Health Support Line at 310-6789 or find Canada-wide resources right here. The world of pharmacology helps a lot of people manage mental health conditions such …

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006 Using Genomics to Accelerate Drug Development 30:35

4y ago30:35

30:35

Today's episode will focus on the topic of using genomics to accelerate drug development. Our host is Tõnu Esko, BC Platforms SAB Chairman and Vice Director of the Institute of Genomics University of Tartu, where he also holds a Professor of Human Genomics position. He is head of the Estonian Biobank Innovation Center and focuses on public private …

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005 Accelerated Insights From Data for Preventative Health Innovation 29:41

4y ago29:41

29:41

Today's podcast will focus on the topic of accelerated insights from data for preventative health innovation. The podcast sheds light on industry challenges and expectations as well as innovative approaches to collaboration. This discussion is led by Tõnu Esko, BC Platforms SAB Chairman and Vice Director of the Institute of Genomics University of T…

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004 Journey Towards Safe and Secure Global Data Access 27:47

4y ago27:47

27:47

Today's podcast will focus on the topic of the journey to a safe and secure global data access. This podcast sheds light on industry challenges and expectations, as well as innovative approaches to collaboration. The discussion is led by Tõnu Esko, BC Platforms Scientific Advisory Board Chairman, and Vice Director of the Institute of Genomics at th…

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003 Real World Data Access for Label Expansion and Drug Discovery 26:39

4y ago26:39

26:39

Today's episode will focus on the topic of real world data access for label expansion. We are holding an open discussion with a few key leaders on how real world data can be applied in drug development to enhance research and accelerate discoveries. This podcast sheds light on industry challenges and expectations, as well as innovative approaches t…

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002 Europe Biobank Week: Sharing experiences in partnership: a conversation on collaboration in a global network 26:17

4y ago26:17

26:17

Welcome to the BC Platforms Podcast! BC Platforms is the global leader in providing a powerful data discovery and analytics platform, as well as data science solutions for personalized health care. BC Platforms enables cross-functional collaboration with our global federated network of data partners. This episode is an open discussion with three ke…

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001 Shaping a Data Access Framework for Population Health 31:54

4y ago31:54

31:54

Welcome to the first episode of the BC Platforms podcast! BC Platforms is the global leader in providing a powerful data discovery and analytics platform, as well as data science solutions for personalized health care. BC Platforms enables cross-functional collaboration with our global federated network of data partners. In today’s episode we are d…

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