May 2018 with Nathan and Laura: The Free Exome, California Database, and Mosaicism

Nathan Pearson and Laura Hercher are back for a look over a busy month of headlines.May took us into the era of the free genome as Geisinger planted the genomic medicine flag on an even higher peak. And did you know California was keeping a genetic database for every baby born?Meh. . . says Laura. Every state does it. Old news.And mosaicism is old scientific news, says Nathan, but he likes the way Carl Zimmer brings it to light in a new book. Nathan and Laura then go above and beyond with their own elucidation. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.mendelspod.com/subscribe