A Medical Enigma That Challenged Family Bonds
In a London hospital where multi-ethnic unions are the norm, Angela’s unusual childbirth seemed like a deviation from the norm even there. But racial intermingling is comparatively rare in Nigeria, where she and her husband hailed from. Moreover, the couple had no recollection of any white ancestors that could account for their daughter’s startling features.
Just as they began to rule out Caucasian lineage as the cause, the doctors came up with a new and even more unsettling theory that overshadowed all previous explanations. The couple was curious to hear this.
Next: Was genetic mutation the sole reason for the appearance of the newborn child?
