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Jeans for Genes
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Luke's Story
This video tackles the implications of genetic testing and late onset genetic disorders. It tells the story of Luke, who has a 50% chance of inheriting Huntington’s disease from his mother.
Will he take the test when he reaches 18 to find out if he has the faulty gene? Luke’s Story shows what it is like for him to be grappling with such complex decisions and what impact his mother’s condition has had on his life.
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