In the family: genetics and medicine
A series of short films about how genes and the environment interact to cause disease, focusing on families with a history of particular diseases. The films are from
Nowgen, produced by Glasshead and supported by the Wellcome Trust
Genes, personality and behaviour: Genetics and medicine, part four – video
Will genomics change the way we think about behaviour and responsibility? How well equipped are people to judge risks and take decisions on the basis of genetic information?
The brave new world of genomics: genetics and medicine, part three - video
A panel of experts discuss the implications for our health of the new science of genomics
Breast cancer in the family: genetics and medicine, part two – video
This film tells the story of a family with a strong history of breast cancer and explains how genetics and lifestyle influence how likely someone is to get the disease
How do genes cause disease? Genetics and medicine, part one – video
This film features two families affected by inherited disease and explains how scientists are slowly but surely identifying the different genes involved
