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World Service,09 Jul 2020,20 mins

Decoding our DNA

The Comb

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African DNA is missing from most genetic studies. Sally lives with pain because of an illness that' is still poorly understood. She has sickle cell - a disease that mainly affects Africans. Scientists in Nigeria are trying to fix the problem. Thanks for listening. Let us know what you think. #thecomb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com

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