Thursday 24 April 2008

Mapping the individual - cheaply

By 2015, babies might have their complete DNA read at birth, as the cost of sequencing plunge. This article explores the implications for individuals and for society. Also included in this feature is the case study of James Watson who, according to genetics, could have been born with Usher's syndrome, a condition which causes deafness and blindness.

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Wednesday 23 April 2008

Expert View: Campaigning: Be careful who represents you

Brian Lamb, executive director of communications at the RNID, discusses being a witness at a parliamentary select committee hearing and for organisations to be careful of who represents you.

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