This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived? - podcast episode cover

This Gene Mutation Breaks the Immune System. Why Has It Survived?

May 24, 20229 min
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Episode description

Two new studies found genetic mutations that cause severe immune deficiencies are common in some remote populations, leaving them highly vulnerable to viruses.

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