Episode 43
Hundreds and Thousands
To figure out which genes are linked to diseases, researchers have to go large.
Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists · Will Tingle
September 13, 201530m 0s
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Show Notes
When it comes to figuring out which genes and genetic variations are linked to particular traits and diseases, there's only one way to do it, and that's to go large, with cohort studies involving hundreds or even thousands of volunteers. We meet the Born In Bradford bunch, a Canadian cohort, and more than a few pairs of twins. Plus, oh my God, they killed our gene of the month! Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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