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An engrossing and revealing study of why we deem certain animals “pests” and others not—from cats to rats, elephants to pigeons—and what this tells us about our own perceptions, beliefs, and actions, as well as our place in the natural world A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A...

The Soulless Villain: The HBB Gene explores how one tiny mutation in the HBB gene can change lives forever. Responsible for making part of hemoglobin, this gene becomes dangerous when altered, leading to disorders like Sickle Cell Disease and Beta Thalassemia. This podcast breaks down the science, the inheritance, and the real human impact behind these conditions—while exploring how modern medicine and gene therapy are fighting back against this invisible biological villain.