Geneticist Alex Dainis (Get to Know a Scientist!)

What does a geneticist do? All kinds of stuff with genes, of course! Alex Dainis has a PhD in genetics, and she loves talking about her experience in graduate school, from the challenges of working in the lab to what it means to do science in the first place.
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[@AlexDainisPhD]

Thanks for giving me the opportunity to chat about genetics, Dave!

[@mobiyus3282]

You are awesome!

[@RSProduxx]

was great to listen, thanks :)

[@ProfessorDaveExplains]

Great work on this piece!

[@ancientgamer3645]

Thank you for sharing with us. It was great. Glad you and Dave you gave us this time.

[@azadprasad856]

You look so pretty Alex

[@quahntasy]

*Love how smoothly and amazingly she explained everything* If 5% of teachers were like that, we would already be on Mars today.

[@AlexDainisPhD]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheRainbowKiss]

Alex Dainis hey I wanna be a scientist buuuuttt the problem is that I wanna reach into all science bio,engineering,physics,chemistry, etc etc.so what should I do?btw I’m 13

[@rancorjoy5412]

God Dammit I’m going into engineering but I have the same issue, good luck :)

[@TheRainbowKiss]

rancorjoy you too man :)

[@asmam8002]

@@TheRainbowKiss Maybe you can become a science communicator and make videos and films on science just like Alex 😊

[@ad8va29]

I am a student of biotechnology and bioinformatics. These videos truly inspire me a lot and reassure me of my career choice in exciting scientific research. Even when I get bored, I end up watching these videos that make me go right back to science.

[@richielives]

same, biotech! did you complete your studies?

[@pavithraselvaraj4]

That moment when she says, "I combined two things I love, science and film." I felt very happy!!!

[@Polarbear00713]

You can really tell she is really passionate about this. That's the passion I need in my life.

[@Brashnir]

Wow, what an amazing young woman. Thanks for featuring her on your channel, Dave.

[@airmakay1961]

I really enjoy the "Get to Know a Scentist" series. Fascinating people, human faces on the science. And I agree, one of my favorite statements is "I don't know!" How many ships have those three words launched?

[@glennpearson9348]

Fantastic video! Go, go confident, smart ladies. Oh, and solving medical mysteries along the way is a neat bonus. Thanks, Professor Dave!

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Yes to confidence! Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it!

[@rancorjoy5412]

Thank you Dave for shouting out this wonderful channel :) I will make sure to watch all these cool videos.

[@retasoofficial9459]

That saying I don't know as a scientist part - got me. Thanks for the content!

[@munkyzunkle1781]

Thank you Alex, I really enjoyed this. Your love of the work, enthusiasm, and talent for articulation = great video! I'm excited to see more of your work. Have a great day!

[@Ematched]

I've been following her amazing channel for years! It's so great to see her get this major plug.

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Thank you so much :) I really really appreciate that you've stuck around for so long!!

[@Ematched]

@@AlexDainisPhD of course! I always learn so much. My favorite is your freckle video. I wondered why my freckles no longer go away in the winter, and that's because they're letigines. I was really bad as a kid and didn't use sunscreen, so my arms and cheeks are covered in letigines.

[@ancientgamer3645]

I really like this Dave. Ms. Davis gave an excellent presentation, and you showed a splendid appreciation for a fellow scientist. If only you could give more than one thumbs up. You can! Two thumbs up to you both!!!

[@TheGargantuanLeviathan]

Flat earthers: *"sHe Is jUsT aN AcToR"*

[@azadprasad856]

And then Ferdinand Magellan enters and beats them!

[@godzilla001]

Flat earthers: "She's just Canandian..."

[@asmam8002]

You are my No.1 motivation when it comes to doing amazing things in science. I am a biology student myself and am often confused about the future of my career but you made it so much easier. Thankyou. God Bless You 💞💞💞💞💞

[@josiahbounderby5912]

Loved this, she is awesome. To listen to her passion for genetics is great. She is so different from those uninformed but committed flerfers and creationits. Clairity of thought and depth of knowledge and understanding. Wonderful...makes an old man (with a PhD) so happy for the future

[@christopherdavis5516]

Great guest. Interesting people like these dont get spotlights, keep it up.

[@abdulaleemgaad3140]

I am a science student, and this video finds me more interesting and encouraging me in the field of science... Science is Everything and a key to open the mistries of the universe...Thank u for the video it helps alot...And keep uploading these videos.... Thank you...

[@janoyantonio9585]

Beautiful, nice scientist you seem to know the science well, you are confident and articulate

[@infinitevisuals2932]

Awesome video! You are so inspirational! Thank you so much

[@akshitsahu3372]

Loving this series! And love you too Dave!!

[@sajinilaurensu6760]

Thank you so much for this video. I think this change my life and now I know which path I wanna go. I am going to major in Genetics.

[@archivist17]

What a great person! Thanks Dave.

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tbac2432]

Thank you Professor Dave for this.

[@gabrielle8571]

Omg, I'm in love. 😍 This was amazing. I literally screamed when she created the 🫀 cells and they started beating. 😭🙌🏾

[@97LifeMelody]

Two of my favorite people on youtube ❤

[@steelheart4715]

I am a student of Molecular Biology and Genetics, and I wasn’t really sure when I decided to choose this major. I am still a freshman and still unsure about my major, but I think I am gonna decide soon whether continuing or not. Your videos are very helpful for a lot of people thanks for that.

[@vanshikakumar5361]

hey... I'm interested in opting for the genetics and molecular medicine major... could you give me a slight idea as of what there's going be in it for me :)

[@steelheart4715]

@@vanshikakumar5361 I am not studying in the US so im not sure about their system but for my school it is mostly based on labratory work and it is seen as a natural science course so we are taking math physic etc and there is no such thing as premad that means we cannot go medical school after this. so it is mostly depends on the country. But for my own experience unless you are not a highly passionat about being a scientist, you dont get enough paid for your work. It is not like an copture engineering or md type of payment never. You work really hard but you are still just an average acedemician. Even if you are very passionate it could get really hard to take. but if you feel like you are gonna be happy by doing this. You can choose this path why not

[@FlyingDutchman19801]

What a wonderful vid! Thanks!

[@AlexDainisPhD]

I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@RonnieD1970]

Awwsome interview

[@kevy1yt]

How is it possible that those separated heart cells all beat in sync? How are they communicating best timing?

[@oliviabarnett158]

so well spoken

[@wondertraveller9928]

Thank you

[@Prince_kumar305]

Nice looking Thanks for a new video

[@insciencewetrust1183]

I love this video. I will Love to be a scientist.

[@Ray76051]

No way!! i did a report on one of their publications last year!

[@koreymartin2732]

I have been subscribe to her for year. She really is fantastic.

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Thank you so much! I really really appreciate your support :)

[@hovind1981]

@@AlexDainisPhD Just became a fan and subscribed :)

[@DennisMathias]

I think Alex Dainis would be a great interview on TWIV with Vincent Racaniello.

[@dominicsquires3808]

I’m so jealous. I wish I had that much passion for something (other than family...naturally!)

[@blinkbubs3994]

yup! but you never know, a lot of us dont set aside time to experience things and give them a try!

[@goodbrain3804]

Thx dave

[@DeanJohnson67]

key takeaway ---Never Science Hungry :) joking aside loved it!

[@princestevenii.772]

I never understood it when people said "I'm not interested in science.".

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Same!

[@Tornadopelt]

@@AlexDainisPhD Obligatory "Not a doctorate/degree scientist", but meteorology is one of my favorite fields, second only to chemistry. Seriously, chemistry is so much fun, and a good understanding of it is welcome when dealing with fireworks. Also, my meteorology knowledge has served me well in Tornado Alley.

[@wolfster1063]

It's more of an emotional thing. I have some friends that aren't into science but are into theater and art. They don't find enjoyment in the complex web of things you need to know and how science has the facade of you're right or you're wrong. Art can have many interpretations and is right to the individual.

[@hovind1981]

@@Tornadopelt Same here. I have degrees in geology and astronomy, but never worked in the fields. I still find them fascinating, as well as other sciences and educate myself as much and often as possible. Understanding how this planet and universe works is enthralling.

[@AE_AnarchistAlexcianEmpire69Bi]

I can’t believe we got to watch this professor Dave explains video in biomedical sciences lmao

[@abhi-wi2mj]

i didnt expect this to be so interesting somehow lol

[@alirezaie6185]

wow this video is Awsome i love this...i have a question please help me ..im a Surgical technisian i've studied 4 years in university ..i passed Anatomy,Psyology,Biochemistry,Pharmacology and a little microbiology and bacteriology in university..my Question is in your i oppiniom can i handle the Msc genetics lessons with good marks?pleas help

[@Martyr217]

Wasn't this in an episode of Dr. House?

[@kaans695]

I'm in love now 😍

[@Spaceinvader2424]

What’s cool I understand all of this

[@medit8iv_native970]

Wooow, crazy. I'm a newbie and really want to learn for my peoples from polynesia, to study our migrations out of Africa.

[@scian8929]

So cooool

[@user-yr6xc7gg8q]

Do i need a bachelors in genetics in order to get a graduate degree in genetics?

[@ProfessorDaveExplains]

In biology, yes that's the most common course of study.

[@BudoReflex]

9.30-10 am start? Sold!

[@jayakumar6905]

I am studying in b.tech in genetic engineering. Do I really have good future

[@Pr0fane26]

If you are in love with genetic engineering then yes, you do.

[@typo691]

Feel like ive seen her before on numberphile or something

[@moritz_pilz667]

I've watched some of your videos on the whole flat earth theory stuff and so on and I can safely say that I'm not as stupid as I've always considered myself to be.

[@AnthonyCelata]

her hair is perfect......

[@FLmanvlogs]

what if you don't get rid of the disease but modify it to co-exist with the rest of the cells. sure human trials aren't here yet but you can use GPs to test it. Also i feel like more mutations will occur after you modify the diseased dna.

[@mattparker9726]

So not only super beautiful, but also super smart... dang it. I wish I could learn whatever with you.

[@crocopie]

Dumb question but would there come a time that our computers would be made of organic matter? Imagine how much more she'd discover if that were to become a reality.

[@mgmorgan0223]

This was really neat and I enjoyed it. One question though: What does she feed the cells with? Edit: Is it ATP cells, or something else?

[@AlexDainisPhD]

This is an awesome question! So the specific formulation depends on the cell type, but really it's like fancy expensive gatorade: a mixture of salts and sugars that they need to function! We would sometimes add in different molecules to help them divide, or differentiate into specific cell types, but the basic food isn't anything too fancy.

[@mgmorgan0223]

@@AlexDainisPhD Very interesting and appreciate the response, it's fascinating how even the smallest discovery can be a groundbreaking one. People like you are the reason why the medical community is so advanced, I appreciate your dedication!

[@prof.crastinator]

Never paint walnut. Ever.

[@UmVtCg]

So they do exist...

[@Brandon-a-writer]

hi alex dainis

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Hello!

[@lsd25records]

grows a heart in a petri dish ..... Nothing to see here.... move along ..

[@TadValente]

Yep, myocytes.

[@rubes84]

What do you think the implications of CRISPR use are going to be in the future? Imagine genetic disorders erased from genetic code! 🤯🤯

[@AlexDainisPhD]

CRISPR is totally changing how we do biology! It was one of the things that made being in grad school at this time so, so exciting. I think there are a lot of challenges to using it in humans, as well as ethical considerations for things like using CRISPR on germline cells, but I'm excited to see things like the clinical trials for LCA (an eye disorder).

[@rubes84]

Alex Dainis Not only LCA but Beta-thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and acute myeloid leukemia! The possibilities are endless! I am also concerned about the ethical implications of use as well. 🤔🤔 How can we regulate that who knows? Now if only we can use science for good, that would be great!

[@jj987987987]

I came here just to check how geneticist is pronounced.

[@kaustavmitra4210]

Professor dave....i would like to contact mam... Is there any way...to do so..

[@marydavis4688]

I have question if you can write me back

[@Rauchgestein]

You're sooo pretty and awesome ^^

[@quintonwilson8565]

5 years in grad school: that seems difficult, expensive as fuuuuuuck, and depressing.

[@AlexDainisPhD]

Oh! This is a point that I think a lot of people don't realize: for many grad school programs, not only are they free, but they pay you a stipend! It's not a ton of money, but it is a secure income for five years to be able to pursue science! I even had free health insurance! But yes, difficult and at times very challenging.

[@brucecook502]

No no no, you must take th AiG approach and when you run into a scenario where what you observe is something that a holybook says "a deity did it", if you currently dont have a natural explanation for it, you give up and throw your hands up in the air and assert your invisible sky daddy did it, so you can convince yourself that your holybook wasn't in error and preserve your own predispositions. Now thats the scientific method lol

[@tbac2432]

Looks like 12 of the fool hovinds followers do not like this. Hello Kent, I hope you see this

[@nicielunar542]

I want you to Destroy flat earth :)

[@froilananthony7391]

solve coronavirus

[@akshaygullapalli6500]

Prof.dave . what is your name 😂

[@brownwater6212]

Dave Farina. That's his name.

[@reinatr4848]

Dave.

[@DearNotebook]

Me : Thinking about what comment will get more likes

[@jds189]

what makes a person do this lol

[@katelyn7359]

👣🌐☘️

[@redsprites5216]

WITCHCRAFT!!!

[@redsprites5216]

Much easier to go to the church than to argue something else.

[@RSProduxx]

cute scientist... another cliché destroyed :)

[@babarazamsucks]

First!

[@alexandredube141]

You dont want to debate a girl. Poor scared child.