37 Best Genetics Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

D iscover N ew A dvances 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 ****@DNAtoday.com . This show is part of 'Gene Pool Media: The Science Podcast Network' head to GenePoolMedia.com to explore all our science themed shows. more

From CRISPR gene-edited embryos to GMO crops, biotechnology is revolutionizing medicine and farming. Scientists are increasingly able to make targeted genetic tweaks to humans, plants and animals to combat our most urgent global challenges—including hunger, disease, aging and climate change. Sadly, scientific misinformation spreads like cancer through social media and partisan blogs. Where can you turn for trustworthy analysis of groundbreaking biotechnology innovations independent of ideological bias? Who can you trust? Join the Genetic Literacy Project and our world-renowned experts as we explore the brave new world of human genetics, biomedicine, farming and food. more

University of California faculty present the latest findings in genetic research and discoveries.

The Texas A&M Genetics Program has a podcast! Blue Genes & Boots is a podcast series where faculty and students talk about the fun science going on right here at Texas A&M University. Graduate students also share insights on how to pursue a PhD and jump-start a career in science. Find Blue Genes & Boots on social media @GeneticsPodcast TAMU Genetics Program Website: https://genetics.tamu.edu/ Blue Genes and Boots YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@geneticspodcast more

University of California faculty present the latest findings in genetic research and discoveries.

The Genetics in Your World podcast spotlights noteworthy studies published in GSA Journals GENETICS and G3: Genes|Genomes|Genetics. Through conversations with the authors, you'll hear about their research and its significance for the fields of genetics and genomics. The podcast is produced by the GSA Early Career Scientist Multimedia Subcommittee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

As a new parent of a child with a rare genetic syndrome, I was lost. There was no guide. There was no rulebook. This was not what I had imagined. As I navigated my way through this new reality, I realized something that should have been simple, but was not. A truth that had always been there, but that I had lost sight of for a time - I am not alone. And neither are you. These are the stories of my family, and of families like ours. These are the stories of how we have persevered, cried, bonded, and grown. These are the stories of children who have been told that they cannot, and that have proved the world wrong. more

BioHacked tells startling true stories of the people caught between two multi-trillion-dollar industries — medicine and technology — and chronicles how their lives are transformed. Listen as the children of anonymous sperm and egg donors — some with dozens or hundreds of half-siblings — take on the fertility industry. As they uncover the identities of their donors and gather vital medical information, unexpected ethical, scientific, and political challenges arise that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the baby business.BioHacked: Family Secrets is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit 'Subscribe' at the top of the BioHacked: Family Secrets show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge feed your true crime obsession.A Sony Music Entertainment production.Find out more about The Binge and other podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us @sonypodcasts. more

The biggest biology podcast for the biggest science and biology fans. Featuring in-depth discussions with scientists tackling the biggest questions in evolution, genetics, ecology, climate, neuroscience, diseases, the origins of life, psychology and more. If it's biological, groundbreaking, philosophical or mysterious you'll find it here. bigbiology.substack.com more

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Welcome to the DNA Talks Podcast where we take on the mission of unlocking the code of your genetics. This season is all about you upgrading your health not just on the surface, but down to the root cause. Join us, as your clinicians of The DNA Company investigate your DNA and beyond! Formerly the UNPILLED Podcast, the DNA Talks Podcast continues to be the innovative provider of  FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS SOLUTIONS for personalized and preventative health and wellness. more

JIMD Podcasts is home to the Journal of Inherited Metabolic Disease podcast and the JIMD Shortcast. We're also proud to showcase Metabolic Mysteries and the new Footprints in IMD podcast. more

Recorded live from NC State's GES Colloquium, this show explores how biotechnologies move from lab to life: microbiome engineering in buildings, CRISPR in agriculture and forestry, gene drives and integrated pest management, data governance and benefit-sharing, risk analysis and regulation, sci-art collaborations, and practical models of responsible innovation and public engagement. Episodes feature researchers, students, and community partners in candid conversations about decisions, trade-offs, and impacts. Learn more at go.ncsu.edu/ges and sign up for our newsletter at http://eepurl.com/c-PD_T. Produced by Patti Mulligan, Communications Director, GES Center, NC State more

The movers and shakers in the lynch syndrome field. Join patient advocates, physicians, geneticists, genetic counselors and others in the space, as we go deep into what it's like to LIVE in a world with Lynch Syndrome genetic mutations. more

The Collaborative Group of the Americas on Inherited Gastrointestinal Cancer (CGA-IGC) was established in 1995 to improve understanding of the basic science of inherited colorectal cancer and the clinical management of affected families, with an emphasis on the particular aspects of caring for families living in the Americas. The Expert Approach to Hereditary Gastrointestinal Cancers podcast series (seasons 1 and 2), and more recently, the Journal Club and other podcast series (season 3, 4, 5, 6, 7), are presented by the CGA-IGC Education Committee. more

I quit my law job to be at home with my kids. Turns out our daughter Tess has a rare genetic disorder called Hao-Fountain Syndrome, or USP7. She's different. And now, so is everything else. #USP7 #HaoFountainSyndrome #autism more

Welcome to DNA Surprises, a podcast that delves into the world of unexpected DNA discoveries. I'm your host, Alexis Hourselt. In July 2021, my life took a surprising turn when I found out l'm an NPE-a person who's experienced a non-paternal event. In other words, my biological father isn't who I thought he was. Join me as we explore the stories of NPEs, adoptees, and donor-conceived people and their families. Get ready to unravel the astonishing journeys that begin with a simple DNA test —this is DNA Surprises. more

Discover the stories behind the science!

RARECast is a Global Genes podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Daniel Levine. It focuses on the intersection of rare disease with business, science, and policy. more

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Without us realising, an enormous DNA database has been created online. It holds the secrets of your true identity and promises to reveal untold family connections. But what happens when online ancestry tests reveal more than you had bargained for? Across three series, Jenny Kleeman meets the men and women whose lives changed forever after they opened a box that contained a DNA test. Exposing scandals, upending identities, solving mysteries and delivering life-changing news - Jenny investigates what happens when genealogy, technology and identity collide. Series 3 of The Gift is available on BBC Sounds from 2 May, 2026. more

From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes... more

Talk Fragile X Podcast exists to provide a platform for families and Fragile X experts to share their knowledge, resources, and experiences, all in the hopes of creating more awareness, advocacy, and support of Fragile X Syndrome! Even if you don't know what Fragile X Syndrome is, this Podcast is for you! I want everyone to know what Fragile X is and understand it's genetic prevalence in individuals lives. more

An official journal of the Genetics Society, Heredity publishes high-quality articles describing original research and theoretical insights in all areas of genetics. Research papers are complimented by News & Commentary articles and reviews, keeping researchers and students abreast of hot topics in the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

AI agents, genomic equity, and the future of bioinformatics. Dr. Manuel Corpas explores agentic genomics, autonomous pipelines, health equity metrics, and building inclusive research infrastructure for precision medicine worldwide. Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7ybzmeQKx5xfwsGjDsiQZe or on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/personal-genomics-zone/id1252419814 more

Family Twist shares real-life stories of DNA surprises, adoption, donor conception, NPE discoveries, and the secrets that reshape families. Hosted by Corey and Kendall Stulce, each episode explores what happens when the truth about identity, parentage, or family history comes to light. These revelations sometimes happen by choice, often by accident, and always with life-changing impact. Through candid conversations with adoptees, donor-conceived people, late-discovery NPEs, birth parents, and family members who are navigating unexpected truths, Family Twist looks beyond the initial shock. We explore what comes next. We talk about the relationships that grow or break, the boundaries that help or hurt, the grief that surfaces, and the unexpected connections that can heal. Kendall's personal journey plays an important role in the heart of the show. He was adopted at birth, searched for decades, and eventually discovered his biological family through a DNA test. His experience brings empathy, humor, and honesty to every conversation. Corey brings warmth and insight as the couple creates space for guests to share the real, complicated, hopeful, and often surprising moments behind their family twists. If you are searching for your people, untangling a difficult discovery, or simply fascinated by the truth behind modern families, this podcast will remind you that you are not alone and that your story matters. New episodes arrive every week, including in-depth interviews and shorter Story Snapshots that highlight powerful moments from our guests. Have a Family Twist of your own? Share it with us. more

This podcast breaks up BIG health topics, like MTHFR and methylation, into small, easy bites. All in ten minutes or less. We'll discuss why folic acid can be toxic, how the MTHFR enzyme links to estrogen and toxins, why you want to turn genes off, and how folate and mental health are connected. 2024-2025 will add new 'bonus' episodes to Season 1 to clarify and revise concepts while Dr. Amy is writing a book. Check linked blogs at tohealthwiththat.com for more info and downloadable. Join us in Genetic Rockstars, our MTHFR, methylation community now at community.tohealthwiththat.com more

We bring your questions to medical experts from Providence for insight and information on a wide variety of health-related topics. more

Explore the untold stories of females impacted by X-linked conditions. Hosted by Emma Bliss and Taylor Kane of Remember The Girls, 'collectively coeXisting' brings to light the reality of being a female impacted by an X-linked condition and the general challenges women face within the healthcare system.Hear from X-linked carriers and affected females about their journeys with genetic testing, family planning, physical symptoms, mental health, and everything in between. Also learn from experts about topics such as carrier screening, genetic counseling, advancements in research, and more. more

Welcome to the Centre for Personalised Medicine podcast, where we explore the promises and pitfalls of personalised medicine and ask questions about the ethical and societal challenges it creates.The Centre for Personalised Medicine (CPM) is a partnership between the University of Oxford's Centre for Human Genetics and St Anne's College, Oxford. The Centre's principal aim is to explore personalised medicine from a range of perspectives.In the pilot series, we interviewed members of the CPM's advisory board about their careers and their views on personalised medicine. In our second series, we spoke to researchers in the Clinical Ethics, Law and Society group at Oxford and Southampton to hear about their work exploring different ethical and societal issues within personalised medicine.In our upcoming series, we're taking a look at the themes in the CPM's new ten-year strategy, which look at the different domains in which personalised medicine operates, and considerations relevant to all areas of personalised medicine (https://cpm.ox.ac.uk/strategy/).(Our podcast logo features a section of the artwork 'A Lifetime of Measures' by Aneesa, aged 12, from Oxford High School, the stunning winning entry to our 2022-23 Youth Art Competition). more

The Foundation Fighting Blindness is the driving force in the global development of treatments and cures for blinding diseases. To learn more, go to FightingBlindness.org. more

Offering a front row seat to the Century of Biology, veteran podcast host Theral Timpson interviews the who's who in genomics and genomic medicine. www.mendelspod.com more

3.5 million people in the UK live with a rare disease, so while each disease is individually rare, together rare diseases are common. Hear interviews with patients, clinicians, advocates, students and researchers focusing on rare disease in clinical medicine. This podcast is brought to you by Medics for Rare Disease. Podcast distributors create their own transcripts and M4RD doesn't take responsibility for them more

Biblical Genetics is a vlog/podcast by Dr. Robert Carter. His posts explore modern genetics through the lens of biblical history, and vice versa. more

This podcast is all about the Pharmacist leveraging the power of Pharmacogenomics. PGX for Pharmacists is a member of the Pharmacy Podcast Network. Pharmacogenomics is the study of the role of the genome in drug response. Its name (pharmaco- + genomics) reflects its combining of pharmacology and genomics. Pharmacogenomics analyzes how the genetic makeup of an individual affects his/her response to drugs. It deals with the influence of acquired and inherited genetic variation on drug response in patients by correlating gene expression or single-nucleotide polymorphisms with pharmacokinetics (drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination) and pharmacodynamics (effects mediated through a drug's biological targets). more

Welcome to P4A Let's Talk Rare, a monthly podcast highlighting the most important developments in the world of rare diseases orphan drug, cell and gene therapy, hosted by Georgie Rack and Owen Bryant of Partners For Access. To find out more about Partners For Access and our commitment to sustainable orphan drug access for patients with high unmet need, visit partners4access.com more

A EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe podcast on the experiences, challenges and successes of people living with rare diseases. Julien Poulain, Communications Manager at EURORDIS, meets with people who share their unique experiences of living with a rare disease, those who advocate for them, and experts on rare disease policy. Email the EURORDIS Rare on Air team at: ****@eurordis.org. more