Spotlight On Science, 21 of 29

Physical Description: 1 audio reel (6 min., 47 sec.) : polyester, 7 1/2 ips, 2 tracks, stereo ; 1/4 in.

Scope and Content: Item consists of a Spotlight On Science recording, the second part of an interview with Dr. Ruth Sky, conducted by Bill Stern. Dr. Sky was a family physician, Associate Professor at the Department of Family and Community Medicine of the University of Toronto, a physician at the Toronto General Hospital and Riverdale Hospital, and a member of the Toronto Dysautonomia Foundation. She talks about dysautonomia, which, according to her, is a genetic condition that affects primarily Jewish people and is characterized by abnormalities in the autonomic nervous system. She highlight the importance of genetic research being conducted in an effort to identify who may be a carrier

Repro Restriction: Copyright may not be held by the Ontario Jewish Archives. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain permission prior to use.

Physical Condition: Tape is in good condition. Audio quality is good. No signs of mold or SBS.