Melissa Ilardo
Professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Utah. Conducts pioneering studies on how behavior and the environment can modify gene expression.
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May 26, 2025 • 1h 54min
Behaviors That Alter Your Genes to Improve Your Health & Performance | Dr. Melissa Ilardo
Join Dr. Melissa Ilardo, a pioneering biomedical informatics professor at the University of Utah, as she dives into the fascinating interplay between genes and behaviors. She discusses how our choices can influence gene expression, impacting health and performance. Discover the science behind mate attraction linked to immune systems, and explore breath-hold training's ability to enhance oxygen availability. The conversation also covers ethical considerations surrounding gene editing and the implications of genetic diversity in adaptation and evolution.
Nov 24, 2025 • 1h 59min
#351 - DNA Expert: New Breakaway Human Species is Evolving in Indonesia | Dr. Melissa Ilardo
Dr. Melissa Ilardo, an expert in evolutionary genomics at the University of Utah, dives into the fascinating adaptations of the Bajo sea nomads, revealing their incredible breath-hold diving capabilities. She discusses how their unique genetics, including spleen size, shape their diving skills and explores similarities with other global diving communities. Ilardo also touches on the potential for humans to evolve 'aquatic' features and the ethical concerns surrounding genetic editing technologies like CRISPR, making for a riveting conversation on the future of human evolution.
