The World from PRX

Genomics

DNA sequences like the one pictured in this image can help predict diseases for patients and their families, but the ethics and legality of sharing that information among family members are still unformed.
Science
When should your genetic information trump your right to privacy?
Global Politics
Greg Stock: Redesigning Humans
THE ENVIRO GENOME PROJECT
Microbe’s Big Role
Emerging Science Note/Sequencing Sargasso
Environment
Personalized medicine may help drugs work better
Environment
Geneticists solve a beta blocker puzzle