EP 116: Genetics and Medicine: Clonal hematopoiesis, genomics in healthcare, and a new discovery in APOL1 kidney disease with Dr. Alex Bick
The Genetics Podcast
Unlocking Genetic Secrets: The Role of APOL1 in Disease Resistance
This chapter explores the vital role of extensive genetic analysis in uncovering the protective mutation N264K in the APOL1 gene against African sleeping sickness. It emphasizes a significant study where a patient with high-risk mutations survived, leading researchers to investigate the potential benefits of this unique genetic variant.
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