TWiEVO 28: Genetics of skin pigmentation in Africa

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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• Genetics of African skin pigmentation (Science)
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Vincent - Contribution of NIH funding to new drug approvals

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