The Quicky
Chris Hemsworth & The DNA Testing Dilemma
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Recently, Aussie superstar Chris Hemsworth was given some pretty life changing news.
With the revelation that he carries a gene that could lead to a life altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's later on in his life, it had us wondering, would you choose to get the test if if you knew you had a genetic threat laying in wait?
Today, we look at what genetic testing can actually help with, or whether not knowing is actually a better option for some.
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:
Jane Tiller - Ethical Legal & Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University
Some parts of this episode were voiced by actors
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Thom Lion
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