Podcast: Hallberg's Picture of Health, episode 4
A digital representation of the human genome August 15, 2001 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Each color represents one the four chemical compenents of DNA.
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This time, can our genetic make-up, i.e. the human genome, help doctors take better care of us?
Dr. Jon Hallberg briefs host Tom Crann on a conference he attended, devoted to how to better use genetic information in caring for patients.
Dr. Hallberg talks about when this information is illuminating and helpful, when it is ill-advised, and what the privacy concerns are.
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