In this month's episode we talk about leprosy: the bacteria that cause it and how exactly they cause the disease, as well as the genetic risk factors involved (did you know that there is some overlap in the disease-causing pathways in leprosy and Alzheimer's?). We also cover the origin of the bacteria and their spread, early and modern treatments (wait till you hear about this one), leper colonies and eradication.

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