Top 10 CRISPR Podcasts Every Scientist (& Non-Scientist) by Synthego.com

2.1.5.2 Top 10 CRISPR Podcasts Every Scientist (& Non-Scientist) by Synthego.com, Volume 2 (Volume Two: Latest in Genomics Methodologies for Therapeutics: Gene Editing, NGS and BioInformatics, Simulations and the Genome Ontology), Part 2: CRISPR for Gene Editing and DNA Repair

10 Best Science Podcasts About CRISPR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heidi Gardner, Ph.D.

Heidi is a Clinical Trials Methodologist and Health Services Researcher at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, the United Kingdom. She recently gained her Ph.D. in Applied Health Sciences, and much of her work is focused on improving the efficiency of clinical trials. Before Ph.D. life Heidi completed an undergraduate masters degree at the University of Aberdeen where her research and studies took a more lab-based scientific approach. This is where she first learned about CRISPR technology, and she’s had a keen interest ever since. In particular, she’s excited to see how CRISPR technology develops in the future, and how it can ultimately be applied to improve human health. Heidi rarely engages in conversation until she’s had at least 2 cups of tea in the morning.

1. Radiolab (@Radiolab)

Notable Episode: Update: CRISPR

The Radiolab team revisits CRISPR (you can listen to the first episode: Antibodies Part 1: CRISPR) with guests Jennifer Doudna, Kevin Esvelt, Eugene V. Koonin, Beth Shapiro, and Carl Zimmer to catch up on the latest news in the field and to learn about this method’s potential to change our future.

Length: 52 minutes
Hosted By: Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich
Listen on: Radiolab | Stitcher | iTunes

2. TEDTalks (@TEDTalks)

Notable Episode: How CRISPR Lets us Edit our DNA

Geneticist and CRISPR co-inventor Jennifer Doudna gives a talk in collaboration with TEDTalks Science and Medicine. In this podcast, Doudna explains CRISPR-mediated genome editing. She also cautions researchers to bear in mind the ethical aspects of unleashing this powerful upon mankind.

Length: 16 minutes
Listen on: TED online | iTunes

3. Flux (@AMLG23 & @TheFluxPodcast)

Notable Episode: Paul Dabrowski – The CRISPR Revolution

Synthego co-founder and CEO Paul Dabrowski joins Alice Lloyd George to discuss how the precision of CRISPR makes it much more superior than other gene editing techniques, his experience of building a company with his brother, and how his time at SpaceX shaped his thinking.

Length: 26 minutes
Hosted By: Alice Lloyd George
Listen on: iTunes

4. Stuff to Blow Your Mind (@BLOWtheMIND)

Notable Episode: CRISPR and the Genetic Astronaut

Robert and Joe love to discuss space exploration. In this episode, they discuss what the intersection of the hottest topic in biology, CRISPR-mediated gene editing, and space-faring might be like. Could genome engineering enable the creation of genetically modified astronauts that can better adapt to environments outside of Earth? What would the physiology of these astronauts be like? Listen to their podcast to find the answers.

Length: 1 hour 11 minutes
Hosted By: Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick
Listen on: Stuff to blow your mind

5. Waking Up Podcast (@SamHarrisOrg)

Notable Episode: HUMANITY 2.0 – A Conversation with Jennifer A. Doudna

In this episode, Sam Harris converses with CRISPR pioneer, Jennifer Doudna, regarding the CRISPR-Cas9 technology, targeting specific tissues in the body, and the importance of curiosity-driven research, among many other topics.

Length: 48 minutes
Hosted By: Sam Harris
Listen on: iTunes | Spotify | Google Play | Stitcher

6. The Curiosity Podcast (@curiositydotcom)

Notable Episode: Customizing the Human Race with CRISPR-Cas9 Genome Editing Technology

In this episode, Samuel H. Sternberg, assistant professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Columbia University and co-author of the book A Crack in Creation, talks about how CRISPR is revolutionizing gene editing, its applications in agriculture and other fields, and the ethical aspect of gene editing in humans.

Length: 56 minutes
Listen on: The Curiosity Podcast | iTunes | Stitcher

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7. The Leonard Lopate Show (@WNYC)

Notable Episode: Understanding CRISPR, the Sci-Fi-Esque Gene

In this episode, science journalist Jennifer Kahn talks about how CRISPR can be used to genetically engineer malaria-resistant mosquitoes. The researchers manipulated the mosquito genes such that they contain a “gene drive” that copy-and-paste themselves, making it more likely that the new generation of mosquitoes will also be resistant.

Length: 33 minutes
Hosted By: Leonard Lopate
Listen on: WNYC | Stitcher | iTunes

8. Future Tense (@antonyjfunnell)

Notable Episode: The CRISPR Breakthrough

The Future Tense team is joined by Peter Waterhouse, Roger Hellens, Robert Speight, Peter Koopman, and Dr. Viviane Richter to explore how the CRISPR-Cas9 technology is now being used to help fight human disease and to produce more resilient and nutritious crops.

Length: 29 minutes
Hosted By: Antony Funnell
Listen on: ABC Online | iTunes

9. Naked Genetics (@NakedScientists)

Notable Episode: Crazy for CRISPR

CRISPR tops the list of the current hottest new biotechnology techniques, so naturally, The Naked Scientists HAVE to talk about it! Kat Arney delves into the world of this genome editing tool that allows researchers to precisely manipulate the DNA of any organism with guest scientists.

Length: 30 minutes
Hosted By: Kat Arney
Listen on: The Naked Scientists | iTunes

10. Oncology Talks (@clarivate)

Notable Episode: How CRISPR is Revolutionizing the Treatment of Genetic Disease

Guest Jack Hopwood, Intellectual Property Consultant at Clarivate Analytics, joins Bertrand Sautier to discuss tracking CRISPR research activity by measuring R&D strategies and patents. We hear about the importance of protecting intellectual property to help accelerate the pace of innovation and minimize the risk of running into costly disputes.

Length: 14 minutes
Hosted By: Bertrand Sautier from Clarivate Analytics
Listen on: Oncology Talks | iTunes

BONUS: More CRISPR Podcasts to Keep Learning

1. CRISPR Cuts (@Synthego)

Notable Episode: Reed Kelso, Ph.D.

CRISPR Cuts is Synthego’s official podcast and is dedicated to guiding conversations with an expert CRISPR cast about this cutting-edge science. In this episode, Reed Kelso, Head of Cell Engineering Research and Applications at Synthego talks about the CRISPR-Cas technology and elaborates on their recently launched revolutionary Engineered Cells products. Reed also speculates on the future applications of genome engineering and its potential to change the world.

Length: 15 minutes
Hosted By: Kevin Bryant & Meenakshi Prabhune (Minu)
Listen On: iTunes | Stitcher | TuneIn

2. GuidePost: Podcast Series from the Editors of The CRISPR Journal (@CRISPRjournal; @LiebertPub)

Notable Episode: Interview with Kevin Holden, Head of Synthetic Biology at Synthego

This podcast features in-depth interviews with genome editing experts. In this episode, Kevin Holden, Head of Synthetic Biology at Synthego Corporation, discusses Synthego’s modern culture and the company’s mission to enable easy CRISPR access to the scientific community.

Length: 19 minutes
Hosted By: Kevin Davies
Listen on: Soundcloud

3. Tech People at Work (@GistiaLabs)

Notable Episode: David Jennions with Synthego Corporation: The Growing Industry of Personalized Medicine

In this podcast episode, David Jennions, Head of Systems Engineering at Synthego, describes his role in “building the factory behind the product.” Tune in to learn his views about CRISPR and its potential to transform current healthcare to personalized medicine, and his personal journey from star-gazing to looking inside cells.

Length: 40 minutes
Hosted By: Gistia Labs
Listen on: Soundcloud

If you are interested in learning more about the world of genome engineering and science on a regular basis, check out our article on the best science podcasts. Do you know any other brilliant CRISPR podcasts that we missed? Let us know on Twitter or email us at blog@synthego.com!

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CRISPR 101

CRISPR has ignited a revolution. Although it’s a relatively recent discovery in the history of biotechnology, CRISPR has quickly become a standard laboratory tool. This comprehensive CRISPR 101 eBook is designed to ease any scientist into the world of CRISPR by providing an overview of its fundamentals.

Download