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The BRCA1 Gene: Understanding the Acronym

SEP 9, 201323 MIN

Description

The BRCA1 Gene: Understanding the Acronym Angelina Jolie's powerful op-ed in the NY Times took us through an emotional decision she made due to a genetic mutation. In this episode, we discuss facts and statistics surrounding the BRCA1 gene, patenting genes, and the high cost of testing.