From Dogs to Data: A Journey Through Canine Genetics

Описание: From Dogs to Data: A Journey Through Canine Genetics

Episode Description:
Join Dr. Michelle Moyal as she interviews Dr. Adam Boyko, Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences and Chief Science Officer at Embark Veterinary. This episode dives into the fascinating world of dog genetics, the evolution of breeds, and groundbreaking discoveries in canine health. Learn about genetic testing, how it can benefit your furry friend, and what it means for future research.

Content Chapters (Use in YouTube Description):
00:00 Introductions
00:54 Meet Dr. Adam Boyko — background & bio
02:33 Origin story — how he became a canine geneticist
10:17 Where in Asia did dogs originate?
10:50 Favorite discovery in canine genetics
13:27 Which modern dogs most resemble ancient village dogs?
14:50 Founding Embark — what it is and how it started
22:17 Embark's epigenetic age test — how it works
25:15 Age test accuracy & clinical use (±1 year)
30:32 Key discoveries improving canine health (ALT & amylase)
35:36 Finding the Rhodesian Ridgeback deafness gene & breeding impact
37:48 Dogs as models for human disease — translational benefits
43:24 Course: Genomic Data Science in Dogs — who it's for & what students learn
49:11 Advice for aspiring geneticists
52:02 Quick personal rapid-fire questions
52:31 Hobby: pilot's license & gardening
54:00 Zombie-apocalypse skill — what trait would you bring?
55:24 Music or silence when working?
55:54 Star Wars or Star Trek?
56:03 Closing / Outro

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