DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast
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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

Kira Dineen, Gene Pool Media

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Episodes
399
Episodes in dataset
Apple Rating
4.7 / 5
162 Apple ratings
Cadence
Weekly
~every 6.98816 days
Since
Aug 25, 2014
First episode
Latest
Jun 12, 2026
Active

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Established Catalog

399 episodes for longitudinal research

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Category
Education, Life Sciences, Science
Language
English
Region
United States
Format
Episodic
Content Rating
Clean or unspecified

Content Positioning

Discover New Advances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For over a decade, multi-award winning podcast ”DNA Today” has brought you the voices of leaders in genetics. Host Kira Dineen brings her genetics expertise to interview geneticists, genetic counselors, patient advocates, biotech leaders, researchers, and more.

***Best 2020, 2021, and 2022 Science and Medicine Podcast Award Winner***

Learn more (and stream all 380+ episodes) at DNAtoday.com. You can contact the show at [email protected].


This show is part of "Gene Pool Media: The Science Podcast Network" head to GenePoolMedia.com to explore all our science themed shows. 

Recent Content Cues

#398 Soil Microbiomes, Plant Genetics, and Groundswell with Nikki Reed and Rebecca Tickell
Jun 12, 2026
#397 ABGC Recertification Changes: Learning Scenarios Explained for Genetic Counselors
Jun 05, 2026
#396 Gene Therapy for Anxiety? Precision Psychiatry through CRISPR & RNA
May 29, 2026

Recent Episodes

#398 Soil Microbiomes, Plant Genetics, and Groundswell with Nikki Reed and Rebecca Tickell

Jun 12, 2026 29m

What if the future of human health doesn’t just begin in the clinic, but in the soil? In this episode of DNA Today, we explore the new documentary Groundswell, the final chapter in the regenerative…

#397 ABGC Recertification Changes: Learning Scenarios Explained for Genetic Counselors

Jun 05, 2026 32m

Recertification is changing for genetic counselors. The American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) now requires completion of new Continuing Competence Learning Scenarios as part of maintaining the…

#396 Gene Therapy for Anxiety? Precision Psychiatry through CRISPR & RNA

May 29, 2026 31m

Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions, but for many people, it can also feel deeply isolating. Current treatments such as therapy, SSRIs, and benzodiazepines can be…

#395 Mapping Melanoma: How Spatial Biology Is Advancing Cancer Research

May 22, 2026 28m

What if we could study melanoma not just cell by cell, but in the exact place those cells live inside the tumor? That is the promise of spatial biology. In this episode of DNA Today, we explore how…

#394 How Newborn Sequencing Could Transform Pediatric Rare Disease Care in Florida

May 15, 2026 33m

Newborn sequencing is no longer just a future-facing idea discussed in genetics circles. It is beginning to take shape through real pilot programs, state policy, and health system efforts exploring…

#393 Whole Genome Sequencing and Multi-omic Tools Closing the Rare Disease Diagnostic Gap

May 08, 2026 29m

Despite incredible advances in genetic testing, many patients with suspected rare diseases still spend years searching for answers. In this episode, we explore how whole genome sequencing, paired…

#392 Your DNA Is Not Static: Roxanne Khamsi on Mutation & Mosaicism

May 01, 2026 37m

What if one of the biggest assumptions in genetics is also one of the most incomplete? We often talk about DNA as though it is a stable blueprint, a fixed set of instructions inherited at conception…

#391 Living with FSGS: A Genetic Kidney Disease Journey

Apr 24, 2026 38m

Kidney disease affects more than 1 in 7 adults in the United States, yet many people do not realize they are at risk until symptoms become serious. For some patients, kidney disease is tied to rare…

#390 Prince, Mayte Garcia, and Their Son Amiir’s Pfeiffer Syndrome Type 2 Story

Apr 17, 2026 27m

In this special episode of DNA Today, Kira Dineen sits down with Mayte Garcia — artist, author, internationally acclaimed dancer, actress, singer, choreographer, philanthropist, and the former wife…

#389 From Natural History to Gene Therapy: The Future of Danon Disease Research

Apr 10, 2026 32m

Danon disease is a rare, X-linked metabolic disorder that strikes at the heart of cellular function. Caused by mutations in the LAMP2 gene, it disrupts the body’s ability to clear cellular waste…

#388 From Medical Mystery to Gene Therapy: One Family’s Sialidosis Journey

Apr 03, 2026 30m

What happens when a rare, devastating genetic condition impacts not just one person in a family, but three siblings? In this episode of DNA Today, we’re joined by siblings Faith Sinclair and Dan…

#387 The Hidden Work of Rare Disease: Navigating a Broken Healthcare System

Mar 27, 2026 1h 7m

In this special live recording from The University of Connecticut’s 2026 Rare Disease Symposium, host Kira Dineen, moderates a powerful panel featuring individuals living with rare conditions. The…

#386 Achondroplasia Beyond Height: Managing Lifelong Medical Needs

Mar 20, 2026 42m

What does it mean to truly care for a child with achondroplasia beyond just their growth differences? Achondroplasia is the most common form of skeletal dysplasia, but it is so much more than height.…

#385 Inside ACMG 2026: How AI and New Tools Enhance Genome Sequencing and Equity

Mar 14, 2026 45m

To recap the vibrant American College of Medical Genetics (ACMG) held in Baltimore, host Kira Dineen is joined by presenters to capture what they spoke about at the conference!    We explore the…

#384 Beyond DNA: How RNAseq Resolves VUS and Shortens the Diagnostic Odyssey

Mar 06, 2026 25m

Despite our podcast name, we’re going beyond DNA in this episode and into the next frontier of genetic diagnostics: RNA sequencing and multi-omics. While DNA sequencing often reveals variants of…

#383 Inside the Brazilian Rare Genomes Project

Feb 27, 2026 31m

As Rare Disease Month comes to a close and Rare Disease Day approaches, we are turning our focus beyond the United States to explore what rare disease care looks like in Brazil, and how genomics is…

#382 “The Persistence Lab” Episode 1 — Can We Find Cures Faster?

Feb 20, 2026 22m

We are ecstatic to finally share that our host Kira Dineen is also hosting a brand new podcast that just launched, The Persistence Lab.    This podcast, sponsored by AbbVie, pulls back the curtain on…

#381 Charles Darwin’s Legacy: What He Got Right & What Science Learned Next

Feb 13, 2026 28m

In celebration of Charles Darwin’s birthday on February 12th, we participated in Humanists and Freethinkers of Fairfield County’s (HFFC) of Connecticut’s Darwin Day event! HFFC brought together…

#380 “Rare Rebels”: When Parents Drive Science, The Story of MPS I

Feb 06, 2026 1h 4m

To kick off Rare Disease Month we are thrilled to share the pilot of the newest podcast in our Gene Pool Media science podcast network, Rare Rebels.    The Rare Rebels™ Podcast shares raw, unscripted…

#379 Global Cancer Diagnostics: Building High-Quality Cancer Genomic Testing

Jan 30, 2026 33m

As we approach World Cancer Day on February 4th, this episode of DNA Today takes a global look at how cancer diagnostics are evolving, not just in research settings, but in real-world clinical…

Publishing Analytics

Frequency
~every 6.98816 days
Weekly
Avg Duration
32m
Consistency
94%
Format
Episodic
Since
Aug 25, 2014
Latest
Jun 12, 2026

Ecosystem Signals

Region
United States
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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