Chapter
Debunking the Myths of Marrying a Family Member
42:26 - 49:14 (06:47)
Marrying a family member may not be as genetically risky as we once thought, as the chances of producing offspring with genetic disorders or abnormalities are actually quite low. In fact, the mixing of good genes from close relatives can result in offspring with potentially superior genes.
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Contrary to popular belief, genetic counseling reveals that marrying within the family tree may be genetically fitter, producing 'super genes' and a decrease in the chances of passing along dangerous alleles from one family to another.
42:26 - 46:45 (04:19)
Summary
Contrary to popular belief, genetic counseling reveals that marrying within the family tree may be genetically fitter, producing 'super genes' and a decrease in the chances of passing along dangerous alleles from one family to another.
ChapterDebunking the Myths of Marrying a Family Member
EpisodeKissing Cousins: A History of Marrying Family
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast discusses the famous people who married their close relatives including Edgar Allan Poe, Jesse James, H.G.
46:45 - 47:56 (01:10)
Summary
The podcast discusses the famous people who married their close relatives including Edgar Allan Poe, Jesse James, H.G. Wells, and Einstein.
ChapterDebunking the Myths of Marrying a Family Member
EpisodeKissing Cousins: A History of Marrying Family
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Livia and Adam discuss an article about Einstein and his controversial behaviors towards his second wife, Eliza.
47:56 - 49:14 (01:17)
Summary
Livia and Adam discuss an article about Einstein and his controversial behaviors towards his second wife, Eliza. They also touch on actors who have played Einstein in movies, including Walter Mathau and Tim Robbins.