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Podcast: Smart Talk
Episode: Prof Andrew Shelling on how genetic testing helps predict disease
Description: Prof. Andrew Shelling sorts fact from fiction when it comes to 'blaming your genes,' and discusses the role of genetic testing in controlling common diseases. From Raising the Bar Home Edition.The ability of genetics to predict both human disease and behaviour is an exciting and constantly evolving field, however, it's important to sort fact from fiction when it comes to 'blaming your genes'.In this talk, medical researcher Andrew Shelling covers the red herrings of genetic research and explains where advances are really being made.From Raising the Bar - Home...