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This clip discusses the connection between malaria and the sickle cell trait and advances in genetics. MS of crowd of Africans gathered outside. An animated map shows the presence of sickle cell and malaria in Africa. An African child sits atop a jeep while a doctor examines him. CU of microscope and malaria at the cellular level. Animated demonstration of how the sickle cell protects against malaria. Animated sequence demonstrating mutation in DNA code. A group of African children sit outside. CU of the gloved hands of a scientist inserting material in a test tube.