Recently, Aussie superstar Chris Hemsworth was given some pretty life changing news.

With the revelation that he carries a gene that could lead to a life altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's later on in his life, it had us wondering, would you choose to get the test if if you knew you had a genetic threat laying in wait?

Today, we look at what genetic testing can actually help with, or whether not knowing is actually a better option for some.

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 

Jane Tiller - Ethical Legal & Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University

Some parts of this episode were voiced by actors

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Liv Proud

Audio Producer: Thom Lion

Recently, Aussie superstar Chris Hemsworth was given some pretty life changing news.
With the revelation that he carries a gene that could lead to a life altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's later on in his life, it had us wondering, would you choose to get the test if if you knew you had a genetic threat laying in wait?
Today, we look at what genetic testing can actually help with, or whether not knowing is actually a better option for some.
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CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Jane Tiller - Ethical Legal &amp; Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University
Some parts of this episode were voiced by actors
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Liv Proud
Audio Producer: Thom Lion

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