This Podcast Will Kill You

Ep 34 Cystic Fibrosis: Complete Somatic Rebellion

20 Aug 2019

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Despite being one of the most common genetic disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide, cystic fibrosis evaded medical description for thousands of years after its first appearance. But the last century has led to a revolution in diagnosis, treatment, and our understanding of the disease. This week we talk all things cystic fibrosis, from salty sweaty tests to European folklore, from Bell Beaker culture to gene therapy. And we are honored to be joined by Jay Gironimi, author of “Can’t Eat, Can’t Breathe, and Other Ways Cystic Fibrosis Has F#$%*d Me”, who chats candidly about his experience with CF. Oh, and the best part? Jay, also the talented musician behind All Hallow‘s Evil, wrote a custom song specifically for this episode! We loved it so much we named this ep after it, and we know you’re gonna love it too. You can find Jay’s book on amazon in both paperback and digital versions, find the audiobook version on audible and more of his writing at canteatcantbreathe.com. You can also find his music at allhallowsevil.bandcamp.com and follow him on twitter @allhallowsevil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ep 34 Cystic Fibrosis: Complete Somatic Rebellion

This episode hasn't been transcribed yet

Other episodes from This Podcast Will Kill You

Ep 213 Burns Part 2: It’s like sci-fi but real

Ep 212 Burns Part 1: The first million or so years

Special Episode: Alexandra Sifferlin & The Elusive Body

Ep 211 Motion Sickness: It comes in waves

Special Episode: Dr. Olivia Weisser & The Dreaded Pox

Ep 209 Dietary Guidelines Part 2: Why is there protein in everything?

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