Personal Genetic Testing: online debate - discussion (Oct. 27, NPR) - mid-morning

details and link-up at www.drshow.org/ When the human genome was mapped a decade ago, the ability to uncover our genetic secrets became a reality. But for many years, the price of accessing genetic information for individuals was sky-high. Now, technology has rapidly advanced and numerous companies offer personal genetic testing for a few hundred dollars. A simple saliva test can reveal genetic links to certain diseases, health conditions and ancestry. And a California company was recently awarded a patent for a process that would allow parents to select traits like hair and eye color for unborn children. Diane Rehm and a panel of experts discuss the science and ethics of personal genetic testing. Guests Marcy Darnovsky executive director, Center for Genetics and Society; Jeffrey Kahn professor of bioethics and public policy, Johns Hopkins University Berman Institute of Bioethics; Kevin Noonan partner, McDonnell Boehnen Hulbert & Berghoff and founding author, Patent Docs blog.