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African genetics and ethics

African genetics and ethics

FromNaked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists


African genetics and ethics

FromNaked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists

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Length:
29 minutes
Released:
Dec 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

There are very few African studies in genetics. And on the whole, there is a big European bias in the field. In Europe there are resources of hundreds of thousands of individuals' data, like the UK Biobank, and so that's where most research take place. But there's a potential problem: the subtle differences in DNA may start to make a difference the more genetics is used to diagnose and treat diseases. All this is why a number of institutions have collaborated to survey thousands of people's genomes in rural Uganda. In this episode we cover the results of Africa's biggest ever genetics study;... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Released:
Dec 14, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

From plants to pathogens, fruit flies to fungi and hamsters to humans, Naked Genetics takes a look at the science of genes. With in-depth interviews and the latest discoveries from the world of genetics, tune in for a look inside your genes...