Every human is unique, genetically unique. We have no end of systems in place in society to sort us based on some ability or talent. In any meritocracy, this is foundational in how they work. What I just wonder is, of what value are you? Are you going to tell people you should or shouldn't do something in their lives if they want to excel in the way you think they will?"
Can you predict your future health using genetics? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O’Reilly explore advances in genetic testing, polygenic risk scores, and the future of genetics with geneticist Dr. Stuart Kim.
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