Episode 12. Haemochromatosis - The Celtic Curse

Genetic Drift

English - July 10, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB
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This episode, join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of haemochromatosis. Tune in as they discuss the genetic biology and explore the potential origins of this condition. The history and its common name of the "Celtic curse" also directs the stigma and in some cases racist rhetoric surrounding it.