(Courtesy of WAMU 88.5 FM American University Radio, Washington, USA)
This is a really interesting radio clip from The Diana Rehm Show on WAMU radio on the whole issue of personal genetics.
http://wamu.org/programs/dr/08/04/01.php#20091 and click on either the real audio or windows media buttons
“A growing number of people are turning to personalized genetic testing to learn about possible predisposition to some diseases, inherited behavioral traits, and clues to their family heritage. We’ll talk about what these tests can tell us and some of the new questions they raise.”
Guests
Dr. Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute
Beth Peshkin, senior genetics counselor, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center
Linda Avey, co-founder, 23andMe, a personalized genetic testing company
Dr. George Church, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School and director of the Center for Computational Genetics
Elaine Warburton www.geneticsandhealth.com
Tags: , Diana Rehm Show;23andme, Genetic Testing, Personal Genomics Services, Personalized MedicineShare This
Like this article? Click “Recommend” to let others know your interest.
Click "Tool Box"-> "Save" to add this article as your favourite.