Brexit and the global genetic arms race

Jules Evans
Nov 1 · 8 min read

About five years ago, I got the flu, and didn’t get better for a month. I was constantly getting ill, and feeling tired. I went to my GP, and she suggested an iron test. My iron levels were through the roof. She asked me if I had any Irish ancestry. I do. A blood test revealed I had a genetic mutation common among Celts, called haemochromatosis, which means my body is not good at absorbing iron. 60 years ago, it…

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Jules Evans

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Gonzo philosopher, author of Philosophy for Life, and The Art of Losing Control. Research fellow at Centre for History of the Emotions www.philosophyforlife.org

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