Sequencing the future
Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. The vast potential of genomic sequencing was underscored during the pandemic. This week we explore how else the technology can improve human health
GENOMIC SEQUENCING has risen to prominence during the pandemic. But the technology has vast potential to transform many aspects of human health. Host Alok Jha investigates the rise of the genome and personalised medicine. Runtime: 33 min
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