Why do some bodies respond differently to disease? | Erika Moore

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🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 20 minutes

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TED Fellow and equity bioengineer Erika Moore investigates how cells controlling inflammation behave differently depending on a patient's background. By focusing on the "who" behind the disease, Moore is uncovering why certain diseases disproportionately affect certain ethnicities, paving the way for more inclusive and effective health care.

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