This is the most personal episode of the Vibrant Gene yet. As your host, I want to share my personal story of how I recovered from years of debilitating back pain naturally, without any surgical intervention. This episode is dedicated to the wonder that is CranioSacral therapy. Our guest, Jeff Goldman, calmly walks us through… Read more »
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New on CCTV: Can Molecular Genetic Technologies Eradicate Tropical Disease?
Can new developments in molecular genetics help eradicate neglected tropical diseases? What are neglected tropical diseases? What countries are most affected? What can be done? One of the most exciting developments in the history of humankind is taking place now in the area of neglected tropical disease. Yet, practically nobody knows about this inspiring… Read more »
The Vibrant Gene Talk Show: What is Mindfulness?
Can meditation really change your life? What is mindfulness? What is MBSR? Find out answers to these questions and more when you tune in to our program. In the last episode, we explored the science behind mindfulness and learned about the extraordinary health benefits associated with meditation. Today, we will visit with a meditation instructor… Read more »
Next on THE VIBRANT GENE TV: Can Meditation Change Your DNA Activity?
Can meditation really change your life? Can mindfulness improve your brain? Can it alter your DNA expression? Find out answers to these questions and many more when you tune in to our program. In this two-part series, we will explore the science behind mindfulness. In part two, we will visit with a meditation instructor… Read more »
THE VIBRANT GENE Talk Show: Genomic Sequencing For Newborns?
Testing a newborn’s DNA could identify health risks, providing an early alert for parents and health providers. What are parents’ experiences with learning this information? Short on time? Here’s a teaser: A research project at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Boston Children’s Hospital is exploring what may be the next generation… Read more »
Vibrant Gene’s 5 Minutes of Zen – With Dan Boyne
Need a moment to catch your breath? Allow Dan to walk you through a 5 minute guided relaxing meditation. This meditation is especially great if you have tired feet or have overly exerted yourself. Why are we promoting meditation? Stress impacts your genes and how they function, a process also known as epigenetics. Taking… Read more »
Next on CCTV – The Zika Virus
The Zika virus has been declared an international public health emergency, with outbreaks across Latin America and the Caribbean. Now the virus is in our own backyard. Did you miss it live? Here’s the recording on our YouTube station: (Don’t forget to subscribe to our channel!) How can you protect yourself from infection? Planning… Read more »
Gene Editing: A Cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Gene Editing was one of the hottest genetic news topics in 2015. A simple, powerful emergent technology (called CRISPR-Cas9) made this once elusive goal suddenly a reality for nearly any laboratory. Find out how a laboratory at Harvard University is using gene editing to treat mice with a genetic muscle disease (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy). Join… Read more »
Thanks Folks! Vibrant Gene’s Year in Review (2015)
Vibrant Gene Consulting is one year old! It has been a wonderful year, and we have many of you to thank for our success. Here are the highlights of our year in review. RESEARCH BREAKTHROUGHS We were honored that our research involving a father with human chimerism was accepted to be presented at two… Read more »
THE VIBRANT GENE: The ‘Angie Effect’; When should you call a cancer genetic counselor?
Guest: Janette Lawrence … Read more »