Future Perfect: Confronting Decisions about Genetics

Guest: Lori B. Andrews.

What are the benefits and drawbacks of genetic testing? Who should have access to your personal genetic information? How do we decide which genetic therapies should be made available? Today on Focus, we're joined by top genetics lawyer Lori Andrews to tackle these questions and talk about her new book, Future Perfect.

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Update on Ballistic Missile Defense

Guest: Julian Palmore.

Earlier this month, President Bush announced plans for a national missile defense system. The idea has drawn criticism from governments around the world as well as the arms control community, who fear that this system will set off a new arms race. Today on Focus we're joined by professor of mathematics Julian Palmore to review plans for a ballistic missile defense.

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