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Podcast: Smart Talk
Episode: DNA expert advocates mapping the genome of every child born in New Zealand – for their future health
Description: How could DNA improve our health? Prof. Justin O'Connor advocates sequencing the genomes of all the 60,000 children born in NZ each year. A highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar series.How do we use DNA information to be healthier and live longer?The answer is simple, according to Professor Justin M. O'Sullivan from the Liggins Institute - sequence the genomes of all children in Aotearoa/New Zealand.Professor O'Sullivan explains the benefits of his proposal in this highlight of Auckland University's Raising the Bar Home Series. Listen to the talk<...