TWiEVO 28: Genetics of skin pigmentation in Africa
Feb 28, 2018•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 28
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Episode description
Sarah Tishkoff joins Nels and Vincent to explain work from her laboratory on the genetic basis of skin pigmentation in Africans.
Hosts: Nels Elde and Vincent Racaniello
Guest: Sarah Tishkoff
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