cover of episode S3.06 Can you have a 'perfect genome'? Myths and misconceptions in genomics

S3.06 Can you have a 'perfect genome'? Myths and misconceptions in genomics

2020/3/12
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Genetics Unzipped

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To get involved in the Genomics Education Programme’s week of action you can follow them on Twitter, @genomicsedu,) and get on the hashtag #GenomicsConversation) or head over to genomicseducation.hee.nhs.uk) In this episode in partnership with the Genomics Education Programme, we’re taking a look at some of the common myths and misconceptions surrounding genomics and genetics tests. Are mutations always bad? If you’re more like your mum, does that mean you’ve inherited more of her genes? And is there such a thing as a perfect genome? Full show notes, transcript, music credits and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com) Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzip) Genetics Unzipped is written and presented by Kat Arney with additional scripting and research by Emily Nordvang and audio production by Hannah Varrall. This podcast is produced by First Create the Media )for the Genetics Society) - one of the oldest learned societies in the world dedicated to supporting and promoting the research, teaching and application of genetics.