Who Discovered the Cause of Down Syndrome ? Episode Two

31:48 | Feb 13th

2 recommendations

In 1960 Marthe Gautier left the lab where she had discovered the genetic cause of Down syndrome, and went on to have a successful career as a pediatric cardiologist. For decades, she remained silent a...Show More

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groovymix recommended:May 4th

I thought this episode was:

🤭 Dramatic

💯 A must listen

🤔 Thought-provoking

epekilis recommended:Apr 25th

Who is responsible for identifying the extra chromosome that causes Downs Syndrome? She may have been sidelined, but her colleagues broadly knew the full story and eventually prompted a formal enquiry that concluded that she was the ONLY team member who had the requisite skills to do the research. T...Show More

I thought this episode was:

🤓 Insightful

🕵️‍ Well-researched

Podcast Hosts, Guests or People Mentioned in Episode

Rosalind Franklin
Host