DNA Testing, Think Twice Before Taking the Plunge

Want a DNA Testing Kit for Christmas? Beware! (STILL)

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Is there a way to safeguard against the privacy implications of DNA testing? Biotech companies highlight the medical breakthroughs that may change human health forever thanks to the collected data. But finding out a genetic predisposition for a deadly disease can have real consequences — both psychological and financial. And what if these data were to fall into the hands of insurance companies or banks?

RTS
Directed by: 
Raphaëlle Aellig
Switzerland
2019
27'
HD
Languages: 
English subtitles