DNA
About the show
Human genetics is one of the most exciting fields in science at the moment. Not only does it advance exponentially fast, it is also a field of study that will very soon affect our daily lives. We will all have to deal with the possibilities and technologies that human genetics have to offer, today and in the coming years.
Quite a few questions and dilemmas still have to be answered by us. Do I want to know everything that can be found out from my DNA? And who is allowed to use and read my genetic code? My doctor? The police? The chef of my favourite restaurant?
Also, what genetic technologies do I want to use? Do I want to clone my dog, choose my children’s eye colour, or genetically modify them to give them extra talents? Do I want others in society to be allowed to do that?
The current and future possibilities of human genetics are simply overwhelming. They are both promising and frightening, chilling and delightful.
Lieven gets you up to speed, all in layman's terms, but without unnecessarily dumbing things down. Do not expect a typical science lecture. After all, Lieven has a solid background in stand-up comedy, and cannot hide it. Dubbed the secret Belgian love child of Stephen Fry and Dara Ó Briain, he conveys complex matters in an accessible way, with expertise and the necessary dose of humour.
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