SEATTLE , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) announces the launch of its new podcast, PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery . Hosted by PNRI CEO Jack Faris and introduced by his daughter, actor and producer Anna Faris , this podcast goes beyond the jargon to explore the passion and people at the forefront of genetic research and the mysteries that could unlock future health breakthroughs.
Jack Faris interviews PNRI's brilliant scientists to uncover what excites them about genetic research, what inspired their scientific careers, and what myths they aim to bust about science. Listeners will hear about zombie parasites in our DNA, the interplay of nature and nurture, the tracking of environmental factors in type 1 diabetes, and more. Podcast Episodes: Dr.
Rick McLaughlin explains the surprising connection between the human genome and IKEA, discusses zombie parasites in our DNA, demystifies junk DNA, and makes Darwin smile. Dr. Lisa Stubbs discusses the interplay of nature and nurture in influencing pregnancy outcomes.
Discover how an octopus inspired her scientific journey and learn about the history of the Human Genome Project. Dr. Bill Hagopian and Michael Killian explore the TEDDY study, which has been tracking environmental factors leading to type 1 diabetes for over 20 years.
Dr. Michael Metzger shares his lab's discovery of a 400-year-old contagious cancer in clams that could hold the key to human cancer resistance. Discover how this .