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News report on completion of map of human genome

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Tech Live - Human Genome Project completed, now figure out what the genes do, Saddam Hussein's DNA, Canadian researchers identified SARS genes; Life and Times Tonight - completion of map of human genome, author K.C. Cole talks about importance of discovery, new frontiers in science

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News reports on completion of the Human Genome Project; Francis Collins speaks to the CBS Early Show;

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News report on announcement that human genome map is complete, mentions James Watson and structure of DNA

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News report on Human Genome Project finding gene for Progeria, brief explanation of Progeria

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Massachusettes scientist found gene for Progeria, child with progeria, Francis Collins speaks about the discovery; Dr Leslie Gordon speaks about the discovery and being a mother of a child with progeria; Collins speaks about benefits to others

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News report on researchers having identified the gene for progeria, what progeria is, and how gene could help understand aging; Francis Collins speaks about how the gene is involved in 7 diseases; Child with progeria speaks about discovery

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News report on discovery of gene for progeria; Dr Sanjay Gupta talks about the discovery; child with progeria; Dr Leslie Gordon talks about progeria; symptoms and problems facing children with progeria; Francis Collins talks about test for progeria

Scope and Contents Cost of knowing about genes; design perfect baby?; explanation of chromosomes and DNA; in vitro fertilization; sperm banks; Dr Paul Billings, Leroy Hood, talk about how hard it is because of how genetics work to pick traits for a baby, Arthur Caplan thinks its not ethical, Joan Marks also thinks its not ethical; genetic diseases and tests, Tay Sachs and genetic test; genetic counseling;  No testing without counseling; genetic testing for Cystic fibrosis and Huntington's disease; Human Genome...