Episode 37
A hundred thousand genomes
We look at the UK government's plan to sequence the genomes of 100,000 people
Naked Genetics, from the Naked Scientists · Will Tingle
March 14, 201530m 0s
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Show Notes
Over the past year the Government has unveiled an audacious programme under the banner of Genomics England, aiming to sequence the genomes of 100,000 people affected by cancer and rare genetic diseases. We take a look at some of the practical and ethical issues around the project. Plus, our gene of the month comes from the land of the forever young. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
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