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Siddhartha Mukherjee Talks about the History of the Human Genome

How much of identity, temperament and the risk of disease are determined before we're born — by our genes? Will it be possible to create a synthetic human being? We get some answers from Siddhartha Mukherjee, a doctor whose latest book traces the history — and possible future — of genetic science.

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By Warren Olney • Jun 2, 2016 • 10m Listen

How much of identity, temperament and the risk of disease are determined before we're born — by our genes? Will it be possible to create a synthetic human being? We get some answers from Siddhartha Mukherjee, a doctor whose latest book traces the history — and possible future — of genetic science.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Sáša Woodruff

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Siddhartha Mukherjee

    oncologist and best-selling author

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