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The rapid evolution of lactose intolerance (or, in fact, lactose tolerance)
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Length:
26 minutes
Released:
Oct 5, 2022
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Podcast episode
Description
Sam was an avid eater of greasy, cheesy pizza until her early 20s. Now, dairy has her running to the bathroom (tmi). Why is that the case for so many people all over the world? This week’s episode covers what causes lactose intolerance, why it’s not the same thing as a dairy allergy, and what might have caused a rapid shift in humans’ ability to digest lactose. Links to the Tiny Show & Tell stories: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/red-fox-fish-food-first-video-spain https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/2022/9/18/23356630/open-science-academic-research-paywall-biden
Released:
Oct 5, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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