In this episode of Genetic Drift, Anthony and Juliet discuss sickle cell disease. While discussing the biology of sickle cell disease, a relationship with it and malaria is made apparent and the history of sickle cell disease reveals some influences from racial biases.

Episode 3. Sickle Cell Disease - A Clear and Crescent Danger

Genetic drift is a science podcast like no other. Join the duo of Anthony and Juliet as they take a deep dive into the world of genetic diseases and medical genetics. In this show, we will lead you through the biology of each disease including the molecular genetics that can determine the outcome of these hereditary conditions. We then discuss the medical history of the disease as well as what we know of it's origins from the genes themselves before discussing their future alongside common misconceptions and stigma surrounding each illness. This is a must try podcast to introduce you to the world of genetics and disease.

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Join Anthony and Juliet as they look into Angelman Syndrome, a developmental disorder that is inherited in a rather uncommon way. Tune in to hear the biology, history and future medicines for this intriguing condition.

Episode 24. Angelman Syndrome - Calling All Brain Janitors

Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into the worl of ADPKD, the most common single gene disorder. Tune in to learn the biology and history of a condition responsible for a large proportion of the people on dialysis.

Episode 23. ADPKD - The Curse Of King Bathory

Join Anthony, Juliet and Banjo as they (excluding Banjo) dive into the world of Osteogenesis Imperfecta, a hereditary condition that leads to brittle bones. Tune in to hear the history, biology and future research for the condition. There are also many instances of Banjo being a disruptive puppy.

Episode 22. Osteogenesis Imperfecta - Brittle Bones

Tonight, is Halloween night and we're covering a condition that has shaped the 20th century view of the vampire, werewolf and zombie, Porphyria. Tune in to hear the biology, history, and mythology of this fascinating group of conditions.

Episode 21. Halloween Special - Porphyria And The Modern Vampire

We're approaching Halloween and the subject is skeletons! Join Anthony and Juliet as they dive into Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva, a condition that slowly turns you muscle and ligaments to bone.

Episode 3. Sickle Cell Disease - A Clear and Crescent Danger

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