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Podcast: Curiosity Weekly
Episode: A Harmful Mutation Evolved for Good, Why Astronauts Are Using Old Sailing Tech in Space, and Cody’s Message
Description: Learn about how a mutation that evolved to protect us against malaria actually makes us more prone to other diseases; and why astronauts are using old sailing technology (sextants) to navigate through space. Plus: a special update from Cody!
A mutation that makes us prone to autoimmune diseases evolved to protect us from malaria by Cameron Duke
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