Episode 8. Huntington's Disease - Toxic Tongue Twister

06/12/20 • 45 min

In this episode Anthony and Juliet dive into a condition which influenced and ended the life of folk musician Woody Guthrie. Join us as we explain how the molecular genetics of this condition result in your own cells poisoning themselves. In this latest installment of our medical podcast, we discuss the biology, history, the optimistic future and misconceptions surrounding a condition that has been reported throughout the ages.

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Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the world of beta-thalassemia and learn about its interesting history with the development of civilisation. This is a must listen episode with a fascinating history and some unfortunate stigma.

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Welcome to Genetic Drift! Join Anthony and Juliet as every week they take a deep dive into the world of Genetic Diseases. Here we explain the biology of the disease such as the genetics, hereditary pattern, symptoms and the outlook for patients. We then discuss what history is included in the written records as well what the genes themselves can tell us. Finally we cover future treatment options for patients as well as addressing the myths and stigma surrounding the disease. Tune in and have fun!