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Advances in genetics have been enormous in recent years, and may well continue to be as great or even greater in the coming years.  Already with the mapping of some combinations of human DNA, the possibility of contracting certain diseases can be predicted.  We can imagine that it will soon be possible to produce specific drugs for specific genetic profiles.

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Listen to an imaginary interview with a 'genetic counsellor', taking place in about the year 2014.  Learn some vocabulary and practise listening to see what topics are mentioned.
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