The Hannah Frankman Podcast Razib Khan: Are Redheads Going Extinct?
Welcome to the Hannah Frankman Podcast! This week we have my friend Razib Khan on the podcast.
Razib is a geneticist, writer, and currently works at the biotech firm, Genrait as CXO. He has written for publications that include The New York Times, City Journal, India Today, National Review, Slate, Unheard, Quillette, Nautilus & The Guardian, on a broad range of topics.
In this episode, Razib and I dive into the genetics of redheads. Are redheads genetic mutants?! Are redheads less pain-tolerant, more fiery tempered, going extinct?! Is there any scientific grounding to these statements? We also explore the cultural stereotypes and “side-effects” of red-heads and indicators that an individual might carry the redhead gene.
Chapters:
0:00 - Razib Khan
3:00 - The gene structure of redheads
10:40 - Why do redheads have so many freckles?
14:00 - The benefits of lighter and darker skin
19:00 - The “categories” of gingers and how the genes are expressed in the body
27:00 - Where did the redhead “mutation” come from?
36:00 - What cultures and groups are known for having red hair?
46:30 - Are redheads going extinct?
51:50 - What are the stereotypes and "side effects" of being a redhead?
1:10:00 - Do redheads have a lower pain tolerance?
1:19:30 - Differences between recessive and additive traits
1:24:30 - Indicators that you might carry the redhead gene
1:28:40 - Is there any relationship between red hair and IQ?
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Website | https://www.razib.com/bio/wordpress/
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