Genetic Research Can Help Prevent Disease

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The president of the American Medical Association is going to tell us about the calls he's been getting from doctors. Howard and Avi have been studying a collection of more than 1 million human genomes in an effort to advance our understanding of disease. All of that genetic information will have major implications for the future of healthcare, helping doctors tailor treatment to every patient's needs.

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe has implications far beyond abortion; it complicates access to vital drugs and delays essential care for pregnant people. The president of the American Medical Association explains how the chaos is hurting health care providers and their patients.

This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Victoria Dominguez, engineered by Paul Robert Mounsey, and edited by Matt Collette and Noel King, who also hosted.

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