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PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery

PNRI Science: Mystery & Discovery goes beyond the jargon to explore the passion and people at the forefront of genetic research. Our host, Jack Faris, is CEO of Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI), a 68-year-old genetics and genomics research institute in Seattle. He is also a regular guy who happens to spend his days around really smart people.

Jack interviews PNRI’s brilliant scientists to hear what excites them about genetic research, what inspired them to become scientists, and those myths about science they would love to bust. His daughter, Anna Faris, introduces each episode, connecting groundbreaking discoveries to everyday life. Join us as we dig into the mysteries that may very well hold the key to our future health breakthroughs.

Hosts:

Jack Faris, PhD

PNRI CEO

Anna Faris

Actor/Producer

Episode 1: Driven by the Question

July 29, 2024

In this episode of PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery, PNRI CEO Jack Faris talks with Assistant Investigator Dr. Rick McLaughlin about the surprising links between your genome and an IKEA bookshelf, zombie parasites in our DNA, and the mysteries of “junk DNA.” Discover what makes Darwin smile as Rick

Episode 2: Demystifying Nature vs. Nurture

August 13, 2024

In this episode of PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery, PNRI CEO Jack Faris talks with Dr. Lisa Stubbs, Interim Co-Chief Scientific Officer and Senior Investigator, about the intricate dance between nature and nurture. They explore how chronic stress and genetics shape pregnancy outcomes, drawing inspiration from

Episode 3: Tracking Ghosts

August 27, 2024

In this episode of PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery, PNRI CEO Jack Faris interviews Dr. Bill Hagopian and Michael Killian, leaders in the international TEDDY study, which investigates environmental factors leading to type 1 diabetes. For over 20 years, they’ve collaborated with dedicated families to collect samples

Episode 4: Future of Healthcare From a Clam

September 9, 2024

In this episode of PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery, PNRI CEO Jack Faris talks with PNRI Assistant Investigator Dr. Michael Metzger about a fascinating 400-year-old contagious cancer found in clams. Could these clams hold the key to unlocking cancer resistance in humans? Dr. Metzger breaks down how this

Episode 5: Science Is a Social Experiment

September 24, 2024

In this episode of PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery, Dr. Cláudia Carvalho joins PNRI CEO Jack Faris to discuss her lab’s work unraveling the genetic causes of rare diseases. Dr. Carvalho shares how international collaboration is accelerating breakthroughs in identifying genetic variants linked to these conditions. Her

Episode 6: Patients + Researchers = Strength

October 8, 2024

In this episode of PNRI Science: Mystery and Discovery, PNRI CEO Jack Faris sits down with Dr. Aimée Dudley, Senior Investigator and Interim Chief Scientific Officer at PNRI, to explore the innovative ways her lab is advancing genetic research. Dr. Dudley shares how her team uses yeast to uncover which genetic