Podcasts about twin research

If you've ever been curious about twins, nature vs. nurture, or how our closest relationships shape who we are, you'll want to dive straight into our latest conversation with Dr. Nancy Segal. From nature versus nurture debates to the unique bonds that connect twins, Dr. Segal shares her groundbreaking research and personal stories that reveal just how much twins can teach us about human behavior, relationships, and even ourselves. You'll hear incredible insights into the genetics of twinning, the emotional intensity of twin loss, and the surprising science behind topics like IVF, surrogacy, and even doppelgängers. Get ready for heartwarming stories, real-life drama including a remarkable court case about citizenship and twin brothers born through surrogacy to gay fathers—and plenty of wisdom from both Dr. Segal and Grandpa Wayne. Whether you're a parent of twins, know a set of twins, or have ever wondered what life would be like with a carbon copy of yourself, this episode is packed with unforgettable tales, expert advice, and thought-provoking discussions you won't want to miss. Stay tuned—these are stories you truly have to hear to believe! Nancy L. Segal is a distinguished researcher whose work explores the unique bonds between twins. In her studies, she discovered that twins whether identical or fraternal tend to grieve the loss of their twin sibling even more deeply than the loss of a parent. This remarkable finding highlights the profound kinship twins share. Segal's curiosity extends to the complex web of genetics and relationships, noting that identical twins share all their genes, which might, in theory, make their grief even more intense compared to losing a child, with whom they share only half their genes. While she has yet to study how the loss of a child compares to the loss of a twin, Segal continues to ask thought-provoking questions about family, genetics, and the human experience of loss. Dr. Nancy Segal is a distinguished professor of psychology, developmental psychologist, director of the Twin Studies Center, and published author. Dr. Nancy Segal is an American evolutionary psychologist and behavioral geneticist, specializing in the study of twins. She is the Professor of Developmental Psychology and Director of the Twin Studies Center, at California State University, Fullerton. Dr. Segal has studdied twin relationships for her entire career and continues to the is day, whe has developed facsinating takes on the topic of twin relationships. Dr. nancy Segal was a recipient of the 2005 James Shields Award for Lifetime Contributions to Twin Research from the Behavior Genetics Association and International Society for Twin Studies. Dr. Nancy Segal has published nine books on twins, with the latest book detailing a high-profile lawsuit against the US State Department that almost reached the US Supreme Court, appeared on the Oprah Winfrey Show and countless others, and is a twin herself. Dr. Nancy Segal is a board certified expert in her field. Studying the unique twinship helps shape our understanding of genetics, our own relationships with ourselves and others, and the nature of genetic predisposition. Join us as we dive into the inner thoughts of Dr. Nancy Segal and the attributes she has given on this subject.   (00:00) Twin Grief vs. Parental Grief (07:45) Twins in Schools: Separation Myth (11:43) Girls Mature Faster Than Boys (18:08) Immigration Lawsuit Victory (25:21) "Record-Breaking Twin Separation Surgery" (30:54) Twin Studies: Genes vs. Environment (36:35) Twins' Cheating Case Victory (37:25) Public Policy and Genetic Testing (42:52) Holocaust Twins Reunion Journey (50:26) "Influences in Partner Attractions" (53:54) Oldest Holocaust Twin Survivor's Memoir (58:33) Exploring Doppelganger Similarities (01:07:38) Twin Cloning and Family Bonds (01:10:01) Family Dynamics and Shared Traits (01:14:34) Subscribe and Follow Our Channels Connect with Nancy drnancysegaltwins.org Connect with Reena Friedman Watts: - Website: bettercalldaddy.com - LinkedIn: Reena Friedman Watts - Twitter: @reenareena - Instagram: @Reena Friedman Watts - YouTube: Better Call Daddy Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear a story of resilience and hope!    

In our penultimate episode of the season, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 3: Opening the envelope. We'll then present this week's case, where the GC faced a difficult situation in predictive test counselling for an adult-onset condition without any treatments.  Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. https://gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com/  You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Crook et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and testing practices for late-onset neurodegenerative disease: A systematic review. Journal of Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-021-10461-5  Guimarães, et al. (2013). What Counts as Effective Genetic Counselling for Presymptomatic Testing in Late-Onset Disorders? A Study of the Consultand's Perspective. Journal of Genetic Counseling  https://doi.org/10.1007/s10897-012-9561-3  Howard, et al., (2024). Experiences of predictive genetic testing in inherited motor neuron disease: Findings from a qualitative interview study. Journal of Genetic Counseling. https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1904   MacLeod et al., (2013). Editorial Committee and Working Group ‘Genetic Testing Counselling' of the European Huntington Disease Network. Recommendations for the predictive genetic test in Huntington's disease. Clinical Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1399-0004.2012.01900.x Vears, et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Presymptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.51

In this episode, we begin by discussing the counselling issues and interventions raised in episode 1: Ethical Conflicts. We'll then present this week's case, where the genetic counsellor encountered countertransference. Support us by buying a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/gcchatpod Sound engineer: Shaun Allen You will find suggestions for support, our privacy statement and disclaimer, and more information about topics referenced in our discussion on our website. https://gcchatpodcast.libsyn.com/  You can find us on Instagram, Facebook and Bluesky. Join the discussion with #GCchatpodcast References mentioned in our discussion: Crook, et al., (2022). Genetic counseling and diagnostic genetic testing for familial amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and/or frontotemporal dementia: A qualitative study of client experiences. Journal of Genetic Counseling,  https://doi.org/10.1002/jgc4.1591   Crook, et al., (2021). Patient and relative experiences and decision-making about genetic testing and counseling for familial ALS and FTD: A systematic scoping review. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders https://doi.org/10.1097/WAD.0000000000000458   May & Spellecy, (2006). Autonomy, full information and the right not to know. European journal of health law, 6(2), 119-132 World Health Organisation Meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics (‎1997: Geneva, Switzerland)‎ & WHO Human Genetics Programme. (‎1998)‎. Proposed international guidelines on ethical issues in medical genetics and genetic services: report of WHO meeting on Ethical Issues in Medical Genetics. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/63910. Vears et al., (2020). Human Genetics Society of Australasia Position Statement: Predictive and Pre-symptomatic Genetic Testing in Adults and Children. Twin Research and Human Genetics.https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2020.51

Tim Spector is Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King's College London. He was one of the co-founders of the ZOE Covid Symptom study, which for which he was awarded an OBE. He has also written best-selling books about the relationship between what we eat and our health and well-being. Tim was born in London in 1958 into a medical family. His mother was a physiotherapist and his father was an eminent pathologist, although Tim initially resisted his father's encouragement to follow him into medicine. Once qualified, Tim specialised in rheumatology before switching to epidemiology. In 1992, he set up a large-scale research study of twins which now has more than 15,000 identical and non-identical twins taking part.After a health scare in 2011, Tim became more interested in how we can influence the microbes in our gut to help us stay well. He has published several books on the science of eating well and is a pioneer in personalised food nutrition.Tim lives in London with his wife, who is also a doctor. DISC ONE: Life on Mars - David Bowie DISC TWO: Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet, Op. 64 / Act 1 - 13. Dance Of The Knights Composed by Sergei Prokofiev and performed by Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy DISC THREE: Paint it, Black - The Rolling Stones DISC FOUR: Dreams - Fleetwood Mac DISC FIVE: Puttin' on the Ritz - Gene Wilder playing Dr Frankenstein, Peter Boyle as The Monster and Norbert Schiller as the announcer. Music conducted by John Morris from Young Frankenstein (Original Soundtrack) DISC SIX: All of Me (live) - Louis Armstrong DISC SEVEN: That's Entertainment - The Jam DISC EIGHT: In the Ghetto - Elvis Presley BOOK CHOICE: A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens LUXURY ITEM: A fermenting set CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: All of Me (live) - Louis Armstrong Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Sarah Taylor

How soon should we start taking our dementia risk seriously?In today's episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan is joined by Prof. Claire Steves to explore the multifaceted world of dementia. They delve into the significance of dental health, genetics, diet, and physical activity — plus, they unpack the latest research — to give you practical strategies for preventing dementia.Claire is a consultant physician in geriatric medicine at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. She's also a senior clinical lecturer at King's College London and deputy clinical director of the institution's Department of Twin Research and Genetic Epidemiology where she leads research on the characterization of physical and mental aging traits and frailty.If you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to zoe.com/podcast, and get 10% off your personalized nutrition program.Get the FREE ZOE gut health guide — download hereFollow ZOE on Instagram.Timecodes:00:00 - Introduction01:26 - Quickfire questions on dementia02:42 - Main discussion: understanding dementia04:18 - Control over fate with dementia06:52 - Why older people get more fractures08:32 - Warning signs of dementia09:55 - Unique aspects of dementia12:12 - Cellular level discussion on dementia15:49 - Risk factors for dementia16:07 - Inheritance and dementia18:29 - High-risk factors for dementia19:15 - Fetal development and dementia risk21:47 - Brain reserves and mental health24:24 - New advances in dementia treatment30:47 - Medications and life expectancy33:21 - Diet and dementia prevention35:58 - The role of physical activity39:45 - Oral health and dementia42:10 - Social interaction and brain health44:02 - Diabetes and dementia45:36 - Women, HRT, and dementia49:09 - Recap: Types of dementia53:39 - Hearing aids and dementia prevention55:39 - Episode sign-offStudies related to today's episode:Brain-age is associated with progression to dementia in memory clinic patients from NeuroImage ClinicalFind our top 10 tips for healthier living: Download our FREE guide.Are you interested in a specific aspect of dementia? Email us at podcast@joinzoe.com, and we'll do our best to cover it.Episode transcripts are available here.

On this episode of The AUXORO Podcast, Dr. Nancy Segal and Zach discuss the twins who survived the brutal medical experiments in Auschwitz, the myths surrounding the "nature vs. nurture" debate, Dr. Josef Mengele aka The "Angel Of Death" who conducted the twin holocaust experiments, the landmark Minnesota twins study 'Born Together, Reared Apart' that changed the public consciousness on twins, why parenting is overrated, and more. Guest Bio: Nancy Segal is a professor at California State University, an author and one of the most prominent twin-study researchers on the planet. SUPPORT THE AUXORO PODCAST BY SUBSCRIBING TO AUXORO PREMIUM (BONUS EPISODES & EXCLUSIVE CONTENT): https://auxoro.supercast.com/ DR. NANCY SEGAL LINKS: Website: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/The Twin Children Of The Holocaust: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/the-twin-children-of-the-holocaustGay Fathers, Twin Sons: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/gay-fathers-twin-sonsDeliberately Divided: https://drnancysegaltwins.org/deliberately-dividedTwitter: https://twitter.com/nlsegal THE AUXORO PODCAST LINKS:Apple: https://apple.co/3B4fYju Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zaS6sPOvercast: https://bit.ly/3rgw70DYoutube: https://bit.ly/3lTpJdjAUXORO Premium: https://auxoro.supercast.com/Website: https://www.auxoro.com/ AUXORO SOCIAL LINKS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auxoroYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqFFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/auxoromagNewsletter: https://www.auxoro.com/thesourceYouTube: https://bit.ly/3CLjEqF To support the show, please leave a review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. This nudges the algorithm to show The AUXORO Podcast to more new listeners and is the best way to help the show grow. It takes 30 seconds and the importance of getting good reviews cannot be overstated. Thank you for your support:Review us on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/458nbhaReview us on Spotify: https://bit.ly/43ZLrAt 

Professor Tim Spector rarely eats bananas these days. He treats a glass of fruit juice as he would a can of cola. And, despite having to watch his blood pressure, he no longer restricts the salt he adds to food. Controversial views? Perhaps, if heard out of context. But, as Tim explains in this episode of my Feel Better Live More podcast, these are just a few examples of new thinking he has adopted on certain foods, since discovering his own, personal metabolic response to them. Tim was my first-ever guest, five and a half years ago, and I'm pleased he's returning for his fourth conversation. And if you've heard the previous three conversations, there is plenty of new information in this conversation. And if this is your first time listening to me talking with Tim, I think you are in for a treat.Tim is an award-winning scientist, professor of genetics and author of four fantastic books, each of which challenge commonly accepted views about food, weight and health. He's Head of the Department of Twin Research at King's College London, and, as Director of the British Gut Project, a world-leader when it comes to gut microbiome studies. Tim's latest book Food For Life: The New Science Of Eating Well is his most thorough yetIn this conversation, we talk about a health technology called CGM (which stands for continuous glucose monitors) and touch on what Tim has learned from using them. We talk through the biology of blood sugar spikes and why it's not the odd spike here and there that's problematic but regular ones that can lead to health issues, such as chronic inflammation and insulin resistance. We also discuss Tim's views on calorie counting, the role that exercise plays in health and weight loss and Tim's view on the concept that food is medicine. We both reflect on what a transformative difference it would make if more patients were offered nutrition advice as a first line of treatment. I think one of the things I respect the most about Tim is his willingness to change his mind and his views in public. I think it helps all of us be more open minded and less stuck in our ways. I always enjoy sitting down with Tim, this is an enlightening thought provoking, and I hope inspiring conversation. I hope you enjoy listening. Support the podcast and enjoy Ad-Free episodes. Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/feelbetterlivemore or https://fblm.supercast.com.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.calm.com/livemorehttps://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/350DISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to this episode of Physician's Weekly podcast. I am your host, Dr Rachel Giles, from Medicom Medical Publishers, in collaboration with Physician's Weekly. Today's episode features two interviews, with an inDEPTH look at twins. In 1984, Hrubec and Robinette published what was arguably the first review of the role of twins in medical research. The authors acknowledged a growing distinction between two categories of twin studies: those aimed at assessing genetic contributions to disease and those aimed at assessing environmental contributions while controlling for genetic variation. “Classical twin models” compare phenotypic similarity within monozygotic or identical twin pairs to that within dizygotic or fraternal pairs to establish the proportion of variance in a given trait due to genetic variation within a population and the proportion due to environmental variation. ‘Twin differences' or ‘discordant twin models', which focus on comparisons within monozygotic pairs control for maternal factors during pregnancy, gestational age, location and season of birth, postnatal familial factors, age, ethnicity, gender, and genetics, they are very useful in teasing out environmental factors. Later in this episode, we interview Dr. Karri Silventoinen (Dept Public Health, University Helsinki, Finland), an expert in twin studies, about his recent publication in Science Reports that identifies the significant effect of education on smoking prevention and cessation through discordant twin study involving more than 100,000 twin pairs. But first I catch up with a doctor who was recently in world news for successfully separating craniopagus conjoined twins with fused brains, pediatric neurosurgeon Professor Owase Jeelani, from the Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children in London, the UK. Dr. Jeelani tells us how the surgery was “a really close call”, and how the team overcame an unexpected obstacle. In 2019, Dr. Jeelani co-founded Gemini Untwined, a global charity dedicated to supporting the research and treatment of craniopagus twins.Enjoy listening! Additional readingHrubec Z, Robinette CD. The study of human twins in medical research. N Engl J Med. 1984 Feb 16;310(7):435-41.McCallum S, BBC News 1 August 2022, Conjoined twins separated with the help of virtual reality. https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-62378452Silventoinen K, et al. Smoking remains associated with education after controlling for social background and genetic factors in a study of 18 twin cohorts. Sci Rep. 2022 Jul 31;12(1):13148. 

For the last in the current series of Feel Better Live More, I'm welcoming back someone I know you'll love. Professor Tim Spector was my first-ever guest, and he returns for the third time today, with the very latest on gut health and personalised nutrition.Tim is a professor of genetic epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King's College London. He's a world-leader when it comes to the gut microbiome – and Director of the British Gut Project – whose research has transformed what we know about food and health. Tim is author of two excellent books, The Diet Myth and Spoonfed: Why Everything You Know About Food Is Wrong.This conversation will bring you up to date with all Tim's most recent findings and practical advice. But don't worry if you're new to the subject of gut health, as we also provide a need-to-know guide to get you up to speed. We start by discussing why gut health is such a hot topic. Tim explains that, unlike our genes, it's something we can influence, thereby improving not just digestion but almost all aspects of our wellbeing. He reveals the gut-friendly properties of plant fibre, polyphenols and fermented foods. And because diversity is key, Tim shares some of his own food hacks for getting to 30 different plant foods a week.Tim believes the obesity crisis is more of a food crisis, fuelled by ultra-processed foods. We discuss a move towards counting quality instead of calories, and why the new mandatory calorie labels are unhelpful for most people. We also talk about personalised nutrition and the revolutionary PREDICT studies, carried out for Tim's ZOE nutritional science company, which found people can have dramatically different biological responses to the same foods. The results have led him to develop a personalised nutrition testing kit and app that you can try too. Our conversation covers much more, including the benefits of time restricted eating for gut health, why skipping breakfast isn't bad for you, and the pros and cons of health trackers. Tim also reveals the gut parasite that 1 in 4 of us have, which rather than making us ill, can actually have huge benefits for our health.This is a fascinating conversation; full of practical and actionable information. I hope you enjoy listening.Thanks to our sponsors:https://www.athleticgreens.com/livemorehttps://www.boncharge.com/livemorehttps://www.vivobarefoot.com/livemoreShow notes https://drchatterjee.com/291Order Dr Chatterjee's new book Happy Mind, Happy Life: UK version: https://amzn.to/304opgJ, US & Canada version: https://amzn.to/3DRxjgpDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have you ever been apart of a research study? In this episode Twin Theory will discuss twin research studies they've been invited to participate in and the questions included in some of the studies. You might be surprised what they ask!Music Produced by: Courtney ThorntonEmail: twintheorypodcasters@gmail.com

Explaining Science to my Dad is back for a new series! In this episode, Lily answers a puzzling question from listener Shirley about why identical twins are often different. With help from Max, Sergio, and Colette from the Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology, King's College London, Lily introduces Lloyd to the field of epigenetics, and explains why there might be more to the age-old nature vs. nurture question than we think. Credits: Produced by Lily Shepherd. Featuring Colette Christiansen, Max Tomlinson, and Sergio Villicana Munoz. Podcast theme written exclusively for us by Ben Vize (@benvizemusic on Instagram).

Für diese Folge habe ich nochmal mit Ernährungstherapeutin Gloria Reichert gesprochen. Gloria hat ihre Abschlussarbeit über das Thema Mikrobiom und Adipositas geschrieben und sich dabei die Zusammenhänge zwischen Gewicht und den Bakterien in unserem Darm ganz genau angeschaut. Hier findest du wie versprochen die weiterführenden Studien:Ridaura, V. K., Faith, J. J., Rey, F. E., Cheng, J., Duncan, A. E., Kau, A. L., . . . Gordon, J. I. (2013). Gut Microbiota from Twins Discordant for Obesity Modulate Metabolism in Mice. Science, 341(6150), 1241214. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.1241214 Million, M., Angelakis, E., Maraninchi, M., Henry, M., Giorgi, R., Valero, R., . . . Raoult, D. (2013). Correlation between body mass index and gut concentrations of Lactobacillus reuteri, Bifidobacterium animalis, Methanobrevibacter smithii and Escherichia coli. International Journal of Obesity, 37(11), 1460–1466. https://doi.org/10.1038/ijo.2013.20 Finnicum, C. T., Doornweerd, S., Dolan, C. V., Luningham, J. M., Beck, J. J., Willemsen, G., . . . Geus, E. J. C. de (2018). Metataxonomic Analysis of Individuals at BMI Extremes and Monozygotic Twins Discordant for BMI. Twin Research and Human Genetics, 21(3), 203–213. https://doi.org/10.1017/thg.2018.26 Yun, Y., Kim, H.-N., Kim, S. E., Heo, S. G., Chang, Y., Ryu, S., . . . Kim, H.-L. (2017). Comparative analysis of gut microbiota associated with body mass index in a large Korean cohort. BMC Microbiology, 17(1), 151. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12866-017-1052-0 Gloria erreichst du per Mail: angereichert@outlook.deUnd wenn du mir bei Instagram folgen möchtest, geht das hier: Instagram.com/reizdarmpodcast

In this episode of the Shane Walsh Fitness Podcast I spoke with Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King’s College London and author of The Diet Myth & Spoon Fed Buy the books: click here www.zoe.com @tim.spector We chat about Is breakfast key for weight loss? Watching out for labelling Is veganism better for you? Intolerance tests How much alcohol is healthy for you?   Online coaching www.shanewalshfitness.com/onlinecoaching Please leave a review on iTunes

In der zweiten Folge Biophon sind Erik und Clara immer noch etwas nervös und warnen prophylaktisch gleich zu Anfang vor Stottern und überspanntem Lachen. Doch dann wird alles gar nicht so schlimm und spätestens, als die Geschichte beginnt, haben sich die beiden ganz gut zurechtgeruckelt.  Es geht diesmal um Zeiten der Krise, um unfreiwillige Studienteilnehmer und um Giraffen, die alle in einem bestimmten Teilgebiet der Genetik eine Rolle spielen.  Wer jetzt schon weiß, wovon Clara da erzählt, dem gebührt Respekt. Wer noch ein bisschen mehr Input braucht, der sei herzlich zum Reinhören eingeladen.QuellenSmith, C. A. (1947). The effect of wartime starvation in Holland upon pregnancy and its product. American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9378(47)90277-9Roseboom, T. J et al. (2001). Effects of prenatal exposure to the Dutch famine on adult disease in later life: an overview. Twin Research and Human Genetics. https://doi.org/10.1375/twin.4.5.293Veenendaal, M. V. et al. (2013). Transgenerational effects of prenatal exposure to the 1944–45 Dutch famine. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. https://doi.org/10.1111/1471-0528.12136Heard, E., & Martienssen, R. A. (2014). Transgenerational epigenetic inheritance: myths and mechanisms. Cell. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2014.02.045Loison, L. (2018). Lamarckism and epigenetic inheritance: a clarification. Biology & Philosophy. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10539-018-9642-2Skinner, M. K. (2014). Environmental stress and epigenetic transgenerational inheritance. BMC medicine. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-014-0153-y

It’s a bold claim: that (almost) everything you’ve been told about food is wrong. But by the end of today’s conversation, I think you’ll be questioning what you previously thought was true and embarking on a new way of eating that’s right for you.My guest, Tim Spector, is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology and Head of the Department of Twin Research at King’s College London. He’s a leading expert on the gut microbiome whose work has transformed what we know about nutrition and health.Tim’s latest work highlights how much we really don’t know about food. Aside from the consensus that plant foods are good for us, ultra-processed junk foods are not, there’s very little evidence or expert agreement on anything else. So there’s most definitely not a one-size-fits-all ‘correct’ way to eat.During our chat we cover calorie counting, artificial sweeteners, the dangers of ultra-processed foods and how poor science lets the food industry maintain that its products are healthy, simply because they’ve not been proven to be harmful. We discuss the benefits of fasting, and the perception that you need to graze all day. The diet industry perpetuates the myth that if we don’t have a snack to hand at all times, we’ll have an energy dip, lack focus and we might even faint! For most of us, it’s actually the reverse that’s true.With this in mind, we agree that nutrition should be at the heart of the curriculum in schools. Our children can cope at school without mid-morning and afternoon snacks. I share Tim’s passion that we should be teaching our children how to recognise real versus fake food with the same enthusiasm that we teach them to read and write.I find the concept of personalised nutrition hugely empowering. As Tim states in his most recent book, ‘You are very unlikely to be average’. I’ve seen it first-hand with my patients, many of whom respond completely differently to the same ways of eating. It’s why I describe my approach as ‘diet agnostic’ and, like Tim, I’d actively encourage you to start experimenting with what, how and when you eat. I hope this conversation inspires you to explore what makes you thrive. Show notes available at drchatterjee.com/131Follow me on instagram.com/drchatterjee/Follow me on facebook.com/DrChatterjee/Follow me on twitter.com/drchatterjeeukDISCLAIMER: The content in the podcast and on this webpage is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have heard on the podcast or on my website. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

More information available through the Future Distributed website. This research lab focuses on the digitalisation of oil and gas operations and is (in my opinion) one of the most advanced research programs on infrastructure digital twins - mainly because the oil and gas sector has been doing ‘digital-twin’-type applications for more than 20 years. In this episode, we’ll be answering some big question like: What can we learn from the Oil and Gas sector who have been developing ‘digital twins’ for over 20 years? What are some of the current research challenges being tackled by the Sirius Centre? How is the centre collaborating with industrial partners to put this expertise into practice? Digital Twin links & more information: More About the Sirius Labs @ University of OsloSirius Labs Beacon ProjectsSirius Labs Research ProgramsDavid Cameron (LinkedIn)Will Needham (LinkedIn)Liked this episode?Hover over the image below and click on the Pinterest logo to Pin to Pinterest: Make sure you head over to FutureDistributed.org for all the latest content, remember to tell your friends and colleagues that this show is available to listen to for FREE in any app that supports podcasts. If you like what you heard today, make sure you like and subscribe and follow my daily journey on Instagram (@thefuturedistributed). And finally, have you ever heard the phrase ‘the Future is Here, it’s just not evenly Distributed Yet’ - well let’s do something about that. Intro music by Vidian.

Tim Spector is a Professor of Genetic Epidemiology, Director of the TwinsUK Registry and Head of the Department of Twin Research at Kings College London. His twin Registry of 13,000 twins, is the richest collection of genotypic and phenotypic information worldwide. His current work focuses on personalised medicine and the microbiome and directs the crowdfunded British Gut microbiome project. He has published over 900 research articles and is ranked as being in the top 1% of the world’s most cited scientists by Thomson-Reuters. He has been elected Fellow of the UK Academy of Medical Sciences and is a prolific writer having published three popular science books. His latest book The Diet Myth was published in over ten languages. He is a regular blogger, and features regularly in the media www.tim-spector.co.uk @timspector Recorded on 19th November 2018 at The Tabernacle at the 5x15 health special. 5x15 brings together five outstanding individuals to tell of their lives, passions and inspirations. There are only two rules - no scripts and only 15 minutes each. Learn more about 5x15 events: 5x15stories.com Twitter: www.twitter.com/5x15stories Facebook: www.facebook.com/5x15stories Instagram: www.instagram.com/5x15stories

This week on MIA Radio we interview Dr Jay Joseph. Dr Joseph is a clinical psychologist and author who brings a critical perspective to claims in the media and the academic literature that disordered genes underlie psychiatric disorders. His most recent books are The Trouble with Twin Studies: A Reassessment of Twin Research in the Social and Behavioral Sciences and the 2017 e-book Schizophrenia and Genetics: The End of an Illusion. In this interview, we discuss the evidence that psychiatry puts forward in support of the claim that mental disorders have an important genetic basis and the reasons why psychiatry is still searching after many decades of failed attempts. In the episode we discuss: How Dr Joseph, as a clinical psychologist, came to be interested in the validity of the diagnosis of schizophrenia. How he then became interested in the assertions by psychiatry that diagnoses such as schizophrenia had a genetic basis. That he discovered that the evidence for genetic factors underlying major psychiatric disorders is very weak and based mainly on twin and adoption studies. That, despite decades of work, there have been few if any discoveries of disordered genes that cause the major psychiatric disorders. How twin and adoption studies are used to try and demonstrate the relationship between genetics and mental disorders. That people are being told that their mental illness is genetically based which is not supported by evidence and it is rather like the chemical imbalance myth in this regard. That a disorder or condition ‘running in the family’ means that it is ‘genetic’ is also a common misconception. That psychiatry seems to be focused on finding the ‘cause’ of mental disorders within the body, rather than acknowledging that social and environmental factors are the main causes of trauma, distress, and psychological dysfunction. Relevant links: Dr Jay Joseph Schizophrenia and Genetics: The End of an Illusion Bias and Deception in Behavioral Research Schizophrenia Genetic Research – Running on Empty To get in touch with us email: podcasts@madinamerica.com © Mad in America 2017

Better known as DJs and presenters, we're joined by the Mac Twins to discuss their other passion: gut health! As part of the British Gut Project and Twin Research, Alana and Lisa Macfarlane founded The Gut Stuff, a website dedicated to bringing awareness of gut health to the public. Part of their motivation is sharing the research conducted on how gut health impacts every part of a person's life, and they join us to cover how twins can share 100% DNA and just 40% microbiome, why the public should be aware of their gut health, and how they hope to see the sector develop. This is the ultimate in dispelling the 'one-size-fits-all' nutrition myth.

  Someone in a parenting group on Facebook suggested I do an episode on The Spiritual Child, by Dr. Lisa Miller.  My first thought was that it didn’t really sound like my cup of tea but I was willing to read it and at least see what it had to say. I was surprised by the book’s thesis that spirituality can play a critical role in a child’s and adolescent’s development.  But I was astounded that her thesis was actually backed up by scientific research. I invited Dr. Miller to be on the show and she initially agreed – but during my preparation I found that the science supporting spirituality doesn’t seem to be quite as clear-cut as the book says it is.  I invited Dr. Miller again for a respectful discussion of the issues but I didn’t hear back from her. In this episode I describe the book’s major claims, and assess where the science seems to support these and where it doesn’t.  I conclude with some practices you can use to deepen your child’s spiritual connection, if you decide that this is the right approach for your family. Note: I mainly focused on the research related to child development in this article, but as I was about to publish this episode I found an article (http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2015/05/08/shady-science-in-spiritual-child-bestseller.html) claiming that the science behind some of Dr. Miller’s other assertions might not be so solid either.   I didn’t read all of those studies (because they’re not directly related to child development, and it took me a lot of hours to find and read just the ones that were), but the author’s conclusions very much mirror my own. References Benson, P.L., Roehlkepartain, E.C., & Scales, P.C. (2012). Spiritual development during childhood and adolescence. In L. Miller (Ed.). The Oxford handbook of psychology and spirituality. New York: Oxford. Berry, D. (2005). Methodological pitfalls in the study of religiosity and spirituality. Western Journal of Nursing Research 27(5), 628-647. DOI: 10.1177/0193945905275519 Boytas, C.J. (2012). Spiritual development during childhood and adolescence. In L. Miller (Ed.). The Oxford handbook of psychology and spirituality. New York: Oxford. Button, T.M.M., Stallings, M.C., Rhee, S.H., Corley, R.P., & Hewitt, J.K. (2011). The etiology of stability and change in religious values and religious attendance. Behavioral Genetics 41(2), 201-210. DOI: 10.1007/s10519-010-9388-3 Cloninger, C.R., Svrakic, D.M., & Przybeck, T.R. (1993). A psychobiological model of temperament and character. Archives of General Psychiatry 50(12), 975-990. DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.1993.01820240059008 Gallup. (2016). Religion. Survey retrieved from (and updated annually at): http://www.gallup.com/poll/1690/religion.aspx Kendler, K.S., Gardner, C.O., & Prescott, C.A. (1997). Religion, psychopathology, and substance use and abuse: a multimeasure, genetic-epidemiologic study. American Journal of Psychiatry 154, 322-329. Full article available at: http://medicina.fm.usp.br/cedem/simposio/Religion,%20Psychopathology,%20and%20Substance%20Use%20and%20Abuse.pdf Kendler, K.S., Gardner, C.O., & Prescott, C.A. (1999). Clarifying the relationship between religiosity and psychiatric illness: The impact of covariates and the specificity of buffering effects. Twin Research 2, 137-144. DOI: 10.1375/twin.2.2.137 Kidwell, J.S., Dunham, R.M., Bacho, R.A., Pastorino, E., & Portes, P.R. (1995). Adolescent identity exploration: A test of Erikson’s theory of transitional crisis. Adolescence 30(120), 785-793. Koenig, L.B., McGue, M., & Iacono, W.G. (2008). Stability and change in religiousness during emerging adulthood. Developmental Psychology 44(2), 532-543. DOI: 10.1037/0012-1649.44.2.532 Mahoney, A. & Tarakeshwar, N. (2005). Religion’s role in marriage and parenting in daily life and during family crises....