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Genetic Mining for Pharmaceutical Development
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Genetic mining or genome mining is an approach in pharmaceutical research to gather genomic information from different isolated populations around the world to create useful pharmaceuticals. The podcast features a fascinating story of a community in Ecuador and Peru with a rare type of dwarfism studied for their DNA's potential.
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The trend of genetic mining, mining genomes for useful pharmaceuticals, raises the issue of obtaining consent and ensuring fair financial return for remote communities.
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The trend of genetic mining, mining genomes for useful pharmaceuticals, raises the issue of obtaining consent and ensuring fair financial return for remote communities. The importance of autonomy in these matters is emphasized with the example of a community in Ecuador and Peru living with dwarfism.
ChapterGenetic Mining for Pharmaceutical Development
Episode#487: Dr. Martine Rothblatt — A Masterclass on Asking Better Questions and Peering Into the Future
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The size and functionality of pig organs are very similar to human organs, making pig organ transplants a potential solution for organ shortages.
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The size and functionality of pig organs are very similar to human organs, making pig organ transplants a potential solution for organ shortages. The lack of growth hormone receptor in pigs also means that transplanted kidneys won't keep growing, making them more suitable for human recipients.