Today is Rare Chromosome Disorder Awareness Day💙💛 When it comes to Rare Chromosome Disorders, no two stories are the same. Hear from parent advocate Sarita Edwards on this science podcast episode:

“You are the father!” In honor of Father’s Day, tune into our podcast episode discussing paternity testing with THE Maury Povich ⤵️

Did you know there are ~7 million Americans with #Alzheimer's currently?🧠 💜This #AlzheimersandBrainAwarenessMonth learn more here ⤵️ www.alz.org/alzheimers-d... #EndALZ

Today is #Juneteenth ❤️🖤💚 Freedom, resilience, and family history are part of the story. Tune into this #sciencepodcast episode with genealogist Nicka Smith discussing African American ancestry, DNA testing, and tracing histories impacted by slavery:

On #WorldSickleCellDay, continue learning about Victoria Gray’s decision to pursue treatment with #CRISPR and the challenges along the way in this #podcast episode ⬇️

It’s officially #PrideMonth 🏳️‍🌈 Tune into this science podcast episode discussing representation in family history & more!

Did you know #CRISPR has successfully treated #SickleCellDisease? Learn more about the importance of mental health care for #sicklecell patients & more, right here ⬇️

Today is #WorldTaySachsAwareness Day💜 Check out this #sciencepodcast episode with physician scientist and entrepreneur Dr. Matt Goldstein who shares his experience with his late daughter’s Tay Sachs diagnosis⤵️

This year marks the 32nd year of observing #MensHealthWeek! 3️⃣2️⃣💙 Learn more about how you can support #healthyhabits & #earlydetection screening here:

Today marks the 13th year since the US Supreme Court banned #genepatents ! 📜 In our #sciencepodcast with Jorge Contreras, we dive into the details of the #AMPvMyriad case! ⬇️

🗓️It’s #InternationalAlbinismAwarenessDay! ❓Did you know about 1 in 18,000-20,000 people in the US have some form of #albinism❓

Register for our 5th #PrideMonth #webinar, "#Intersex Affirming #GeneticCare." #GCchat Join researchers, #GeneticCounselors, Darius Haghighat & Kayla Horowitz, & intersex advocate, Marissa Adams, & host @dnatodaypodcast.bsky.social's @kiradineen.bsky.social 🎟️: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Curious about the indications necessary to order #epigenetic testing❓ This #WorldEnvironmentDay, listen to our #sciencepodcast episode with Greenwood Genetic Center! 🧬

Today is National Asian & Pacific Islander #HIV/#AIDS Awareness Day! ❤️ 🫂 Learn more about the impact of HIV/AIDS in the API community here ⤵️ www.hiv.gov/blog/resourc... #NAPIHAAD

Today is #GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay! 🌎 Did you know the #LEND program helps people and families with #neurodevelopmental disabilities? 🧠 Learn more here ⤵️

Curious about #phenolketonuria and newborn screening? 🧬 This PKU Awareness Month, check out Kevin Alexander’s blog where he shares more about #PKU, #raredisease awareness, and #mentalhealth! 💙

It’s #HuntingtonDiseaseAwarenessMonth! 🫂 In our episode with Seth Rotberg, we dive into his journey as a #raredisease patient advocate & #genetictesting process 🧬

May is #CysticFibrosisAwarenessMonth 🫁 Check out our #sciencepodcast episode with patient advocate Gunnar Esiason!

It’s #OsteogenesisImperfecta Awareness Week! 🩻 Tune into our #sciencepodcast with Atticus Shaffer where we talk about his experience with #OI & his acting career! 🦴🎭

April 25th is National DNA Day! 🎉🧬 Did you know you can isolate #DNA right from your home? 🧬🧪 Check out this #podcast episode on how to extract DNA from a strawberry! 🍓🔍 dnapodcast.com/episodes/202... #genetictesting #dnatest #genomics

Behind the music icon of Prince was a father and a story most people never heard. To honor 10 years since #Prince died, Mayte Garcia shares the love and grief of their son Amiir’s #raredisease diagnosis of #PfeifferSyndrome 💜💙

This #NationalAutismAcceptanceMonth, listen to our crossover episode with Patrick Short discussing #autismgenetics 🧩💙 dnapodcast.com/episodes/201... #autism #genetics #autismacceptance

Did you know genetic changes account for an estimated 5-10% of all Parkinson’s disease? This #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth, learn from Dr. James Beck and Dr. Ignacio Mata about Parkinson’s Disease and diversity in genetic Parkinson’s Research⤵️

April 7th is #WorldHealthDay 🌏🩺 In this #sciencepodcast episode with @laurahercher.bsky.social we dive into the impact that Roe vs. Wade being overturned has on access to #healthcare 🏥

Interested in #genderaffirming care in #genetics ? 🧬 Celebrate National #LGBTQ Health Awareness & #InternationalTransDayOfVisibility with this podcast episode featuring PhenoTips & Joanna Mercado! 🌈 dnapodcast.com/episodes/202...

March is #ColonCancerAwarenessMonth💙 🎙️In this #genetic podcast episode, learn from author Laura Kieger about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, a rare hereditary #cancer syndrome with a high risk to develop #coloncancer.

During #WilsonsDiseaseAwarenessMonth, learn more about the FDA-approved treatment for #WilsonsDisease in our #sciencepodcast ! 🧬🧪 dnapodcast.com/episodes/202... #raredisease #genetics #geneticcounseling

Did you know March is #NationalTrisomyAwarenessMonth? 🧬🧬🧬 Tune into this cross over episode of DNA Today and DNA Dialogues to learn about the type and quality of relationships between individuals with chromosome 18 syndromes and their siblings ⤵️

Did you know there are 5 genes linked to Lynch Syndrome?🧬 📅Today, on #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay , check out our #sciencepodcast episode on the new research for this #hereditarycancersyndrome

Happy #WorldDownSyndromeDay ! 💙💛 Check out our conversation with Lauren Potter on her experience on Glee and her advocacy work in the #DownSyndrome community! 🧬

It’s #NationalLGBTQHealthAwarenessWeek ! 🏳️‍🌈🩺 Let’s flashback to our PhenoTips series discussing #equitable care & the barriers in LGBTQIA+ #genetic care ⬇️ dnapodcast.com/episodes/202... #LGBTQ

Yesterday was #CACNA1A Awareness Day! Check out this #sciencepodcast episode with #patientadvocate Luke Rosen and pediatric #geneticist Dr. Wendy Chung on nano #rarediseases 🧬

March 18th is #NationalTrisomy18 Awareness Day! 🧬 @SaritaEdwards shares about her son who is living with Full Trisomy 18 and clarifies misconceptions 💚💙💛 🎙️

It’s officially #WorldGlaucomaDay ! 👁️👁️ Check out Episode 6 of It Happened to Me podcast to learn more about #Glaucoma diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Mona Kaleem⤵️ #glaucomaweek #glaucoma

We all know about DNA sequencing, but what about RNA sequencing? 🧬 Baylor Genetics’ CMO Dr. Christine Eng explains how #RNAsequencing and #multiomics are reshaping #raredisease diagnostics. 🎧 Listen to the full convo on DNA Today via your fav podcast app or here: dnapodcast.com/episodes/202...

To celebrate #RareDiseaseDay we're announcing our first CEU #podcast course for #geneticcounselors 🦓 Listen to curated episodes from DNA Today, All Access DNA, and DNA Dialogues to earn 1.03 Category 1 CEUs (pending NSGC approval). It’s that easy🎙️ theceushop.org/podcast/

300 million people worldwide live with a #raredisease. That's roughly the entire US population. 🤯 This #RareDiseaseMonth, we're spotlighting the science, stories and hope on our #genetics podcast:

We love watching Jeff Allen’s return to #BeastGames! 💪🧠 Did you catch him on DNA Today? We chatted about how his $10 MILLION winnings in season 1 went towards finding a cure for his son’s #raredisease, Creatine Transporter Deficiency. 💰

Interested in learning more about African American #ancestry and #genetics?🧬 This #BlackHistoryMonth, listen to our #sciencepodcast episode with Nicka Smith on ancestry research 🔍🌳

Did you know 1 in 2,000 females is born with #TurnerSyndrome? 🧬 Yet many go undiagnosed for years. Turner Syndrome affects growth, heart health, and fertility, but with early diagnosis, people can thrive. Learn the signs & find support:

Fabry disease can take years to diagnose, meaning patients aren’t receiving the care they need. 🎙️ On DNA Today, Dr. Amy Kritzer explains why early detection, cascade screening & recognizing variability across sexes are critical for better care. 🎧 Listen: DNAToday.com

🚨 NIH funding vote THIS WEEK. Rare disease research is on the line. 🦓 We dropped a breaking news episode of "DNA Today" (Ep. 378) on what’s at stake. 👉 Urge your senators to support the NIH with MDA's tool: MDA.org/SupportNIH

Fabry disease is more complex than “carrier vs. affected.” 🎙️New DNA Today episode with Dr. Amy Kritzer explores variability, early detection, cascade screening & the psychosocial impact of a diagnosis. 🎧 Listen now: DNAToday.com

"Look at your calendar and identify what excites you the most, try to have more of that." 🎙️Dr. Elizabeth Bhoj (@childrensphila.bsky.social) recipient of the 2025 ASHG Early Career Award, shares advice for researchers building fulfilling scientific careers. 🎧Watch the full episode: buff.ly/kGc9gyw

January is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth🩵🤍 Tune into our #sciencepodcast to learn more about Henrietta Lacks, whose cervical cancer cells were taken without her consent and used for research ⤵️

⭐January is #NationalMentoringMonth ! ⭐ Show your appreciation for your mentors/mentees by tagging them below! #genechat #sciencepodcast #genetics

🎉 Big news for our genetics community… DNA Today won Discover Pods' Podcast Awards: Best #SciencePodcast! 🧬 Huge thanks to our listeners, guests, and sponsors, you make this show what it is. Winners list: discoverpods.com/2025-podcast... #SciComm @discoverpods.bsky.social

What turns a #scientific idea into a life-changing treatment? 🎙️ Dr. Yuming Hu (Wiley) & Dr. Elizabeth Bhoj (@childrensphila.bsky.social) reveal how #publishing drives innovation - all on the newest ep of DNA Today podcast! 🎧 Listen now in your podcast app or here: dnapodcast.com/episodes/202...

November is #FamilyHealthHistoryMonth 🌳 Watch the mock #GeneticCounseling session hosted by @dnatodaypodcast.bsky.social's @kiradineen.bsky.social, to see how intuitive it can be to capture a digital #PedigreeChart with PhenoTips' #PedigreeSoftware. #GeneChat phenotips.com/speaker-seri...

December 6th is #WilsonDiseaseAwarenessDay!🤎 Tune into our #sciencepodcast episode to learn more about this rare, inherited disorder: