What if you could live inside the science?
Become a red blood cell inside Kwesi, a 15-year-old footballer in Kumasi. Make choices, see what happens in his body, and discover how sickle cell disease really works.
About 15 minutes · No sign-up · Works on any phone
Play. Learn. Share.
Play the story
Every screen gives you two or three choices. Your choices change what happens to Kwesi and to you.
Learn the real science
Each scene has a “What’s really happening” note. Tap any underlined word for a quick definition.
Test and share
Finish with a 10-question quiz, see what you learned, and challenge a friend to beat your score.
Stories in Our Genes
Each chapter explores a different inherited condition. Sickle cell disease is first, and more are on the way.
Know your genotype: AA, AS or SS?
Use the Inheritance Lab to see the chances for children when two parents carry the sickle gene.
Common, misunderstood and important
Sickle cell disease is one of the most common inherited conditions in the world, and it is especially common in Ghana and across sub-Saharan Africa. Many people carry the sickle gene without knowing it.
Myths about it still spread, for example that it is contagious or caused by a curse. Clear, accurate science helps families make informed decisions and treat people living with it with understanding.