From healthcare and biotechnology to forests and fisheries, the evolving study of genomics is leading to some of the most exciting and... more
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This episode was originally released on November 14, 2023Sleep is essential to our lives, but our perception of how it... more
We’ve all been there— tempted by the irresistible smell of hot, melty cheese. So what is it about this perfect... more
This episode was originally released on August 16, 2022In order to seek genomic justice, you have to get out of... more
Rapid Evolution in the Modern AgeEvolution is like the ultimate slowburn, unfolding over millennia. And in our modern society, where... more
Managing an Invisible DiseaseIs there a Zombie moose on the loose?! Not quite... But there is something lurking in the woods that... more
Forensic Methods in Disaster RecoveryContent warning: this episode discusses forensic science and the identification of human remains that may not... more
Rethinking the Divide in Autism DiagnosesDr. Hannah Belcher was already studying autism she found out she herself was Autistic. Getting... more
The Deceptive Seduction of Femme Fatale FirefliesIn the buzzin’ firefly nightlife scene, neon lights glow bright and sparks fly. But,... more
How genomics is shaping the future of cervical cancer screening[Content Warning: This episode mentions sexual assault and medical trauma.]Nearly 80% of people... more
The hidden battle between medicine and microbes Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have been our frontline defence against... more
Separating Skincare Science Fact from FictionCould your skincare be hiding more than just a few blemishes? Or, is the word... more
…98, 99, 100! Ready or not, here we come with a brand new season of 'Nice Genes!' Science is like... more
How Mice and CRISPR are Reversing BlindnessOne small step for science, one furry leap for mousekind. Scientists have found a... more
How Deleted DNA Reveals the Origins of HumanityIn 2007, researchers pitted humans against chimpanzees in a memory test competition. Who... more
How an Oddball Bunny Saved Millions of LivesCan a make-believe tale have real-life consequences? Perhaps a 1930s legend from a... more
Meet the Magic of Mushrooms on Colour BlindnessRoughly 300 million people have a colour vision deficiency. But with a few... more
Indigenous Environmental StewardshipDescription:The Indigenous peoples of what’s now known as Western Canada had a relationship of reciprocity with the land.... more
Challenging our assumptions about painWhen Jackie Gonzalez was just young, doctors assumed that she was pining for attention when she... more
Challenging our assumptions about sleepSleep is essential to our lives, but our perception of how it functions in our non-waking... more
Challenging our assumptions on toxinsWhat’s more terrifying than the true life tales of bloodcurdling and breathstopping toxins? This Hallows' Eve... more
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Challenging our assumptions about painWhen Jackie Gonzalez was just young, doctors assumed that she was pining for attention when she restlessly tried... more