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Drink Milk in Africa? Genes Behind Lactose Tolerance

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Interview with geneticist Dr. Sarah Tishkoff on a genetic mutation that allows adult humans to digest milk. (May 13, 2008)

Transcripts available at: http://www.nih4health.videotranscripts.nih.gov/nigms/tishkoff.html

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  • Dr. Tishkoff speaks about the genetics behind lactose tolerance, or the relatively rare ability to digest milk as adults. This characteristic is found in human populations that domesticate cattle and drink milk as adults. She speaks of her research and travels in Africa.

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