Your DNA is changing all the time. Here’s why
Summary
Host Emily Kwong interviews science journalist Roxanne Comsey about the constant genetic mutations occurring in human cells. They discuss how modern sequencing reveals this internal diversity, linking mutations to health, behavior, and spontaneous corrective events. The conversation also challenges assumptions about parental age, noting that most new mutations in offspring originate from sperm rather than eggs.
Topics discussed
Intro: DNA mutations are constant and diverse
Sponsors: NetSuite and Edward Jones
Mutations as everyday background noise
Environmental factors and behavioral signatures
Chance mutations in embryonic development
Natural gene therapy and immune system benefits
Paternal age and sperm mutation rates
Anti-aging therapies and DNA repair challenges
Conclusion and credits
Sponsors: HomeServe and Tiny Desk Tour
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