Eugenics and the Genetics Society
Turning the lens on the history of genetics itself, we talk to authors of an article examining its historical relationship with the eugenics movement, which promoted the since discredited idea that ge...
30 Sep 28min
Special Issue on Structural Variation
We hear from Clio Karageorgiou about her work and a recent special issue of Heredity on the same topic - structural variation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
26 Aug 17min
Pangolin popgen & the illegal wildlife trade
We hear from Portia Wong and Paolo Momigliano about using samples seized from the illegal wildlife trade to inform the conservation of endangered pangolins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
24 Juni 27min
American mink & the use of pangenomes
A team from universities in Connecticut tell us about their use of pangenomes to examine the status of mink populations in Florida, and an innovative programme that's training the next generation of r...
27 Maj 28min
Where your publication fees go, with Jonathan Pettit
Genetics Society Vice President Jonathan Pettitt discusses what Heredity's publication revenue is used for, and the scientific community benefits of publishing in society journals. Hosted on Acast. Se...
30 Apr 13min
Student Paper Prize 2025 - Inbreeding in European Barn Owls
The Student Paper Prize for 2025 was won by Eléonore Lavanchy. Eléonore discusses her work, the winning paper and inbreeding in European Barn Owls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
26 Mars 19min
PopGroup 59 - part 2
Episode 2/2 from the 59th Popgroup meeting in Lille. Plenary speakers Claire Mérot and Denis Roze discuss their experience of the conference and the content of their talks. Hosted on Acast. See acast....
25 Feb 23min
PopGroup 59
Episode 1/2 from the 59th Popgroup meeting in Lille. Plenary speaker Florencia Camus talks about her experience of the conference and the content of her talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...
28 Jan 23min
