The era of personal DNA testing is here

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September 22, 2016 Today’s TED Talk The era of personal DNA testing is here 13:04 minutes · TED@BCG Paris From improving vaccines to modifying crops to solving crimes, DNA technology has transformed our world. Now, for the first time in history, anyone can experiment with DNA at home, in their kitchen, using a device smaller than a shoebox. We are living in a personal DNA revolution, says biotech entrepreneur Sebastian Kraves, where the secrets buried in DNA are yours to find. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How does DNA work? Your DNA makes you, you -- but how does it work? These talks explore what we know about the genome, the unique genetic sequence that makes up life as we know it. Watch » 7 talks · Total run time 1:57:48 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM The cultural legacy of pollution Pollution is a blight, right? Not so fast, says architect Jorge Otero-Pailos, whose projects invite us to consider the important history lessons provided by layer upon layer of dirt. Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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