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DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast
DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast
Kira Dineen, Gene Pool Media

DNA Today: A Genetics Podcast

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Discover New Advances in the world of genetics, from technology like CRISPR to rare diseases to new research. For 14 years, 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 Science and Medicine Podcast Award Winner (2020, 2021 and 2022)***

Learn more (and stream all 400+ episodes) at DNAtoday.com. You can contact the show at info@DNAtoday.com.



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Episodes

#408 Low ALP, Fractures, and Early Tooth Loss Point to Hypophosphatasia
21 August 2026

#408 Low ALP, Fractures, and Early Tooth Loss Point to Hypophosphatasia

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) can present very differently from one person to the next, from life-threatening complications in infancy to fractures, chronic pain, muscle weakness, or early tooth loss later in life. With symptoms spanning multiple body systems and varying across the lifespan, how can clinicians recognize when these seemingly disconnected findings may point to HPP?In the first episode of...
#407 NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Star Art Still on the Missed Signs of Hereditary Amyloidosis
14 August 2026

#407 NFL and Kansas City Chiefs Star Art Still on the Missed Signs of Hereditary Amyloidosis

What happens when the symptoms of a genetic condition look like the lasting effects of a professional football career?Former NFL defensive end and Kansas City Chiefs star Art Still spent decades attributing carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, back problems, joint and tendon injuries, neuropathy, and other health concerns to football, aging, and ordinary wear and tear. Even when he developed...
#406 Mock Teratogen Genetic Counseling Session: Ozempic, Zoloft, Xanax, and Metformin
07 August 2026

#406 Mock Teratogen Genetic Counseling Session: Ozempic, Zoloft, Xanax, and Metformin

This is our seventh installment in our Mock Genetic Counseling Session Series! In this episode, genetic counselor and teratogen information specialist Sharon Voyer Lavigne and student Edith Atwerebour perform a mock genetic counseling session. The session indication is medication exposures during pregnancy, including Ozempic®, metformin, Zoloft®, and Xanax®.This session was recorded in person,...
#405 Why Insurance Denies Genetic Testing, and How to Navigate Coverage
31 July 2026

#405 Why Insurance Denies Genetic Testing, and How to Navigate Coverage

Genetic testing can change the course of a patient’s care, but accessing the right test is not always straightforward.Behind the scenes, insurance coverage decisions, documentation requirements, prior authorization, denials, appeals, and cost concerns can all influence whether a patient receives timely answers.In this episode of DNA Today, we launch a new special series sponsored by Revvity in...
#404 Male Breast Cancer with X-Men Actor and Former Pro Wrestler Tyler Mane
24 July 2026

#404 Male Breast Cancer with X-Men Actor and Former Pro Wrestler Tyler Mane

What happens when someone known for strength, stature, and intimidating roles faces a diagnosis most people do not associate with men? Tyler Mane is known for playing Sabretooth in X-Men and Deadpool & Wolverine, Michael Myers in Halloween, and Ajax in Troy. Before his acting career, Tyler spent more than a decade wrestling professionally around the world, including appearances with WCW and...
#403 Genetic Counseling Boards Prep: ABGC’s New Resources
17 July 2026

#403 Genetic Counseling Boards Prep: ABGC’s New Resources

Preparing for the genetic counseling board exam can feel overwhelming. Between the extensive study materials, challenging practice questions, and uncertainty about what to expect on exam day, candidates often struggle to determine where to begin and how to use their preparation time effectively.In this episode of DNA Today, host Kira Dineen is joined by Melanie Hardy and Amy Shikany to explore...
#402 How Genetic Genealogy Caught the Golden State Killer
10 July 2026

#402 How Genetic Genealogy Caught the Golden State Killer

What happens when DNA from a decades-old crime scene meets a family tree created generations later?That combination helped investigators identify the Golden State Killer and transformed how law enforcement approaches some of the country’s most difficult cold cases.Content warning: This episode includes discussions of murder, sexual assault, suicide, and other sensitive topics.In this episode of...
#401 The First Precision Medicine for Achondroplasia with Dr. Ravi Savarirayan
03 July 2026

#401 The First Precision Medicine for Achondroplasia with Dr. Ravi Savarirayan

Just a few years ago, there were no pharmacological treatments for patients with achondroplasia. Today, with multiple therapies on the market, the conversation has shifted from if we can treat to how we treat safely, consistently, and thoughtfully. In this third and final installment of our achondroplasia series, sponsored by BioMarin, we explore the recently published international consensus...
#400 The Story Behind "DNA Today"
26 June 2026

#400 The Story Behind "DNA Today"

Four hundred episodes. Nearly fourteen years of conversations. One podcast that began with a high school student, a Rock Band microphone, and a deep curiosity about genetics.For this milestone episode, DNA Today is turning the microphone around. Kira Dineen is joined by Jess Rizzo, a 2026 graduate of the Rutgers University Genetic Counseling Master’s Program, to look back at the evolution of DNA...
#399 How PKU Changed Newborn Screening Forever
19 June 2026

#399 How PKU Changed Newborn Screening Forever

What condition helped spark the creation of newborn screening in the United States? It was Phenylketonuria, or PKU, a rare inherited metabolic disorder that forever changed how we identify and treat genetic conditions from the very start of life.In this in-person episode of DNA Today, we kick off a three-part series on phenylketonuria, better known as PKU, by looking at how one condition became...