Columbus Dispatch reporter Megan Henry speaks with Blaide Woodburn, a 23-year-old Zanesville native, regarding his rare genetic disorder phenylketonuria. During this we learn what this disorder is, why Blaide can’t eat protein without risking brain damage, and what his daily diet consists of. We also hear about the special protein shakes he drinks daily, what kind of medications he takes, and how this rare genetic disorder sparked his passion for science. Finally, we hear about a recent scholarship that Woodburn was awarded for students who have been diagnosed with this disease.