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How human disease changed history, with Dr Jonathan Kennedy

How human disease changed history, with Dr Jonathan Kennedy

FromInstant Genius


How human disease changed history, with Dr Jonathan Kennedy

FromInstant Genius

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Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Apr 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over time, we have become infected with various viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms, which have had a huge impact on our evolution and history. In this episode, Dr Jonathan Kennedy, a reader in politics and global health, tells us about the close links between disease and colonialism, how infection shaped the migration of humans out of Africa, and what we can all learn from the COVID pandemic.
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Released:
Apr 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Whether you’re curious about getting healthy, the Big Bang or the science of cooking, find out everything you need to know in under 30 minutes with Instant Genius. The team behind BBC Science Focus Magazine talk to world-leading experts to bring you a bite-sized masterclass on a new subject each week.New episodes are released every Monday and Friday and you can subscribe to Instant Genius on Apple Podcasts to access all new episodes ad-free and all old episodes of Instant Genius Extra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.