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Special Episode: Genetic Testing

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In this special episode I discuss genetic testing with Kira Dineen from DNA Today. We cover a range of topics including the process and science behind genetic testing, the types of genetic conditions that can be tested for, the difference between genotyping and gene sequencing, and the promises and potential issues with direct to consumer genetic testing. We also discuss developing social practises surrounding the use of gene technology, difficulties of informed concept, use of genetic material for criminal justice and ancestry databases, and potential future developments of these technologies.

Link to Kira's podcast:

DNA Today (dnapodcast.com)

If you enjoyed the podcast please consider supporting the show by making a PayPal donation or becoming a Patreon supporter.

https://www.patreon.com/jamesfodor

https://www.paypal.me/ScienceofEverything

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In this special episode I discuss genetic testing with Kira Dineen from DNA Today. We cover a range of topics including the process and science behind genetic testing, the types of genetic conditions that can be tested for, the difference between genotyping and gene sequencing, and the promises and potential issues with direct to consumer genetic testing. We also discuss developing social practises surrounding the use of gene technology, difficulties of informed concept, use of genetic material for criminal justice and ancestry databases, and potential future developments of these technologies.

Link to Kira's podcast:

DNA Today (dnapodcast.com)

If you enjoyed the podcast please consider supporting the show by making a PayPal donation or becoming a Patreon supporter.

https://www.patreon.com/jamesfodor

https://www.paypal.me/ScienceofEverything

  continue reading

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