An evolutionary perspective on human health and disease | Lara Durgavich
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Understanding Genetic Risk Through Personal Experience
The speaker recounts their experience of discovering they are a carrier for Tay-Sachs disease during pregnancy, exploring its implications for their family and children. By situating this genetic revelation within their Ashkenazi Jewish heritage, they highlight the importance of understanding genetic factors in health across different populations.
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