Unravelling a Genetic Mystery - The Northern Scotland Huntington's Puzzle

25/04/2025 7 min Episodio 8
Unravelling a Genetic Mystery - The Northern Scotland Huntington's Puzzle

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Episode Synopsis

Unlock the puzzle of Huntington's disease in northern Scotland. With rates over five times the global average, this inherited condition is concentrated likely due to founder effects in historically isolated communities like the Highlands and Islands, revealing the link between genetics and history.