As 2023 draws to a close, we’re bringing you a smorgasbord of previously unaired clips from some of our favourite interviews this year.
All tagged ethics
S6.13: Kings, car parks and consent: should we sequence DNA from human remains?
We’re venturing into ancient territory and archaeological digs, excavating the complex ethics of extracting and sequencing DNA from human remains. We chat to Prof. Turi King about her role uncovering the body King Richard III and who decides which research gets done.
S6.07: Chris Hemsworth took a genetic test for Alzheimer's. Should you?
We’re discussing Chris Hemsworth’s recent Alzheimer's risk findings and the pros and cons of direct-to-consumer DNA testing with genetic counsellor and host of the podcast DNA Today, Kira Dineen.
S6.05: GMO or GM NO? The ethics and realities of genome editing
We're exploring the ethics and regulations of genome editing. What is allowed? What shouldn't be? And who should get to decide? Plus we explore a new exhibit on the topic that lets the public have their say.
S5.18 The Genesis Machine
We’re exploring the frontiers of genetic engineering and synthetic biology with Amy Webb and Andrew Hessel, authors of the new book The Genesis Machine - taking a look at what’s possible now, what’s coming fast in the future, and what we as individuals and wider society should do about it.
S4.07 A brief history of CRISPR: how we learned to edit the genome
We take a look at the history of gene editing, from the early days of restriction enzymes in the 1960s through to the CRISPR revolution and the very latest base editing techniques.
Genetics Shambles 9: The ethics of genetics
Whenever the topic of genetics is mentioned this is always a question of ethics not far behind, whether that is in stem cell research, genetic modification or even basic healthcare.
S3.02 - Hidden family secrets revealed by genetic testing
It’s become cheaper and easier than ever to access genetic testing, and more and more people are having their genomes ‘done’. But what happens when an innocent genetic investigation reveals dark family secrets?