The market for consumer DNA testing is booming, with an estimated 1 billion people expected to have their genomes sequenced by 2025. But how readily should we accept our genetic 'fate'? Well not so much, according to Steven Heine. He's a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver who in his book 'DNA is Not Destiny: The Remarkable, Completely Misunderstood Relationship Between You and Your Genes' (Norton) argues that we've been over sold and over promised the value of what genetic test results can really offer us.

DNA is not destiny

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For This Way Up's last shows, presenter Simon Morton and longtime producer Richard Scott have trawled through the archives of 600 shows recorded over the past (nearly) 13 years. This week, they mark the major seismic events that occurred during their time on the airwaves; the Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes.

This Way Up: seismic stories

With This Way Up's last show on Saturday 7 July, presenter Simon Morton and longtime producer Richard Scott have trawled through the archives of 600 shows recorded over the past (nearly) 13 years. This week, some highlights of all the DIY stuff we've done along the way...the sourdough, the bees, and of course those chickens! Next week, recording some of the major seismic events that have punctuated some of This Way Up's time on the airwaves. Please note from Saturday 14 July This Way Up will be replaced by The Podcast Hour, a new show produced and presented by Richard Scott that highlights the best in audio storytelling from New Zealand and around the world.

This Way Up's DIY dimensions: chickens, bees and sourdough

This Way Up is finishing up on 7 July. This week, presenter Simon Morton and producer Richard Scott look back at some of the fascinating people they've met, including a scam-baiter, a roadkill-counter and a high-altitude garbologist.

DNA is not destiny

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