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Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly  The Thousand-Dollar Genome

Doctors are asking, “What should we tell people? How will they use this information?" Details

 

Program: Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly

Episode: The Thousand-Dollar Genome

Science has made rapid strides in genetic testing—especially in children—to understand serious birth defects or congenital abnormalities, or the child’s predisposition to disease later in life. But guidelines for the use of this technology are lacking, leaving questions about who should be tested, and how much parents should be told.

Duration: (8:34)
Premiere Date: 01/25/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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