Variations on a gene—how is the coronavirus mutating to stay ahead?
Our podcast on the science and technology making the news. Also this week: how genetic study can improve cancer treatment and Kenn Cukier investigates AI’s use in medicine first hand
AS GLOBAL vaccination efforts continue, how is the coronavirus mutating to stay ahead? The head of Britain's covid-19 genomics consortium explains why genetic sequencing is crucial. Also, how studying individual cancer genes may improve precision treatments. And an AI for an eye—host Kenneth Cukier investigates the potential of AI in medicine first hand. Runtime: 24 min
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