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Scientific Sankofa And The Complexities Of Genetic Ancestry

Scientific Sankofa And The Complexities Of Genetic Ancestry

FromShort Wave


Scientific Sankofa And The Complexities Of Genetic Ancestry

FromShort Wave

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Jun 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Short Wave reporter Emily Kwong speaks with Janina Jeff, the host and executive producer of In Those Genes, a "science and culture podcast that uses genetics to decode the lost histories of African descendants." They discuss what a person's genetic ancestry test does and does not reveal, and the complicated intersection of genetics, history and race.
Released:
Jun 3, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.