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You’re young. You’re healthy. Would you open Pandora’s box and take a DNA test to find out your risk of a serious disease? Scientists say widespread DNA screening of young people will save lives — but who will pay the price? And if you discovered you carry a high-risk gene for breast or prostate cancer, what can you do with that information, and who else might use it? Could insurance companies or prospective employers discriminate against you on the basis of your genes? Natasha Mitchell and guests — including Kara who took a test — dive into the science, ethics and economics of population DNA screening.
By ABC Australia4.5
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You’re young. You’re healthy. Would you open Pandora’s box and take a DNA test to find out your risk of a serious disease? Scientists say widespread DNA screening of young people will save lives — but who will pay the price? And if you discovered you carry a high-risk gene for breast or prostate cancer, what can you do with that information, and who else might use it? Could insurance companies or prospective employers discriminate against you on the basis of your genes? Natasha Mitchell and guests — including Kara who took a test — dive into the science, ethics and economics of population DNA screening.

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