Better Half

Why are women half as likely to die from COVID-19 than men? Genes are a big part of it, and Sharon Moalem says this is not the only example of women having a genetic advantage. Moalem is a physician, a geneticist and New York Times best-selling author, his latest book is called “The Better Half: On the Genetic Superiority of Women.” (Originally aired Apr 9, 2020).