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Base by Base

Base by Base explores advances in genetics and genomics, with a focus on gene-disease associations, variant interpretation, protein structure, and insights from exome and genome sequencing. Each episode breaks down key studies and their clinical...more

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17: The structure of human sweetness

Episode 17

May 13, 2025

17: The structure of human sweetness

Juen Z et al., Cell - This episode examines a cryo-EM study that resolves the human sweet taste receptor (TAS1R2+TAS1R3) bound to two artificial...

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00:20:18

16: Advancing equity in human genomics

Episode 16

April 25, 2025

16: Advancing equity in human genomics

Arruda AL et al., Cell Genomics - A commentary calling for generation of tissue-specific molecular data across diverse ancestries to improve fine-mapping, causal inference,...

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00:15:52

15: The genetic changes that shaped Neandertals, Denisovans, and modern humans

Episode 15

April 25, 2025

15: The genetic changes that shaped Neandertals, Denisovans, and modern humans

Zeberg H et al., Cell - A review of genetic differences among modern humans, Neandertals, and Denisovans, their functional consequences, and how introgression and...

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00:20:07

14: Who Benefits from Large-Scale Genomic Programmes?

Episode 14

April 25, 2025

14: Who Benefits from Large-Scale Genomic Programmes?

Horn R et al., European Journal of Human Genetics - Workshop report assessing the practical benefits and limits of national genomic programmes across societal,...

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00:25:44

13: Human de novo mutation rates from a four‑generation pedigree

Episode 13

April 25, 2025

13: Human de novo mutation rates from a four‑generation pedigree

Nature - A telomere‑to‑telomere, multigenerational study that uses five sequencing technologies to assemble and phase near‑complete diploid genomes from a 28‑member family (CEPH 1463)...

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00:19:34

12: MUTYH's allosteric [4Fe-4S] network

Episode 12

April 19, 2025

12: MUTYH's allosteric [4Fe-4S] network

Trasviña-Arenas CH et al., Nature Communications - This episode explores a 2025 study that reports the first human MUTYH structure bound to a transition...

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