Genetic Interventions
Siddhartha explains how certain genetic mutations can increase the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer's and Huntington's. While biomedical interventions may be necessary for diseases like Huntington's, they may not be warranted for others like HIV. Peter highlights the ethical implications of genetic interventions for mental health conditions like autism and schizophrenia.In this clip
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The Peter Attia Drive Podcast
244 ‒ The history of the cell, cell therapy, gene therapy, and more | Siddhartha Mukherjee
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