Acadian Genetics, Part 2 (2020)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Raceland, Lafourche Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2020-03-20
Duration: 00:04:29
Subjects: Health | Genetic disorders | Friedreich's ataxia | Acadians | CAJUNS
Contributors:
- Williams, Natasha Host
- Boudreaux, Gracie Interviewee
- Doucet, John Interviewee
- Boudreaux, Horace Interviewee
Description
This segment from the March 20, 2020, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features the second part of Kevin Gautreaux’s report on the unique genetics of the Acadians. It focuses on the clinical trial for a treatment for Friedreich’s Ataxia, a genetic disorder more prevalent among Acadian families. He interviews: Gracie Boudreaux, a Friedreich’s Ataxia patient in Raceland; Dr. John Doucet of Nicholls State University; and Horace Boudreaux, Gracie’s father. This segment is part of an outreach grant for “The Gene: An Intimate History.” Host: Natasha Williams