# The hunt for "unexpected genetic heroes"

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED2014
- Speaker: Stephen Friend
- Year: 2014
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Biology, Medicine and health
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/stephen_friend_the_hunt_for_unexpected_genetic_heroes)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

What can we learn from people with the genetics to get sick — who don't? With most inherited diseases, only some family members will develop the disease, while others who carry the same genetic risks dodge it. Stephen Friend suggests we start studying those family members who stay healthy. Hear about the Resilience Project, a massive effort to collect genetic materials that may help decode inherited disorders.

## Lectures

1. [The hunt for "unexpected genetic heroes"](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/stephen_friend_the_hunt_for_unexpected_genetic_heroes/cc0f2214ab94), 11 min (TED's player)