The Arlene Bynon Show
By Arlene Bynon,
The Arlene Bynon Show
| 10. 07. 2013
[With CGS's Marcy Darnovsky]
The Arlene Bynon Show on SiriusXM radio is a national affairs show airing weekdays from 4 - 6pm eastern time across the U.S. and Canada. In this program, Arlene discusses with Marcy Darnovsky, PhD, Executive Director of the Center for Genetics and Society, the ethical implications of the recently awarded 23andMe patent. They address the question, is this really about being able to pick and choose which traits your children have?
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