Why should we have genetic testing?In this episode of Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu’s guest on “Why should we have genetic testing?” is Nezaket Türkel, PhD, a Molecular Oncology Researcher and Genetic Engineer.
In this Episode of Ayık Kafa
Why should we have genetic testing?In this episode of Ayık Kafa, Dr. Esra Çavuşoğlu’s guest on “Why should we have genetic testing?” is Nezaket Türkel, PhD, a Molecular Oncology Researcher and Genetic Engineer.
After receiving her undergraduate degree from Boğaziçi University, Nezaket Türkel completed her academic career at leading universities in countries such as the United States and Australia. Türkel, who currently works in the Department of Genetics and Biotechnology at Yeditepe University, answers the question of why genetic tests are so important.
00:00 – 05:40 Introduction
05:40 – 10:22 Why did Nezaket Türkel specifically focus on cancer research?
10:22 – 12:12 Working principles; intracellular/extracellular, model organisms.
12:12 – 17:55 What is Epigenetics/Genetics/Methylation?
16:26 – 17:48 Does DNA change?
17:48 – 30:28 Types of genetic tests.
30:28 – 34:00 How is our unborn child affected by our lifestyle?
34:00 – 38:00 The relationship between genetic tests and nutritional supplements.
38:00 – 41:34 How to interpret genetic testing results?
41:34 – 45:53 Genetic testing and genetic counseling.
44:57 – 45:53 How can we reverse biological aging?
45:53 – 46:19 Conclusion.
Dr. Nezaket Türkel
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https://eng.yeditepe.edu.tr/en/genetics-and-bioengineering-department/genetik-ve-biyomuhendislik
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