Exploring Forensic Science & Primate Genetics With Sreetharan Kanthaswamy
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 5 August 2025
⏱️ 31 minutes
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Summary
In today's episode, we sit down with Professor SreetharanKanthaswamy to discuss advancements in forensic science and primate genetic research. Sreetharan is a professor in the School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences at Arizona State University's West campus. He is also a Research Geneticist at the California National Primate Research Center, University of California, Davis.
Sreetharan's research on primate genetics focuses on understanding how both human activities and natural factors affect the genetic makeup of primates living in the wild and captivity. This includes studying how these influences shape differences in the genes of these animal populations. Additionally, his forensic work analyzes traces of blood, saliva, and hair collected at crime scenes or civil cases for DNA typing.
Curious about Sreetharan's contributions to forensic science and his efforts to provide educational opportunities for students? Wondering how he applies his expertise in population, forensic, and conservation genetics for the greater good? Tune in to the podcast and discover the answers for yourself in this engaging discussion!
Hit play to learn about:
- What wildlife forensics are, and how they help us understand animalistic social structures.
- Interesting behavioral patterns in orangutans that mirror humans.
- How DNA can reveal the geographical origins of certain species.
- What genetic markers tell us about various levels of inheritance.
Click here to follow along with Sreetharan's groundbreaking work at ASU.
Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9
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| 0:30.3 | This is the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:33.0 | But Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:37.4 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast. I guess, Jacob's. |
| 0:40.9 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius podcast. |
| 0:45.7 | My guest today is Professor Sri Therun, I'm going to call him Sri for short. |
| 0:48.9 | He is part of the school of interdisciplinary forensics. |
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