Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities and emotional impacts of discovering unexpected biological relationships through genetic testing.
It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent. Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news. Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience.
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Guest: Betty Cohn
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Organizations: University of Washington
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