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#Frome Debates, engaging with the public to debate science's role in our lives, the local economy, and the UK's future.

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@TheMayorofFrome this @Frome_Debates #genomics was funded via a grant awarded to @PipaVance by the @BritSciAssoc #futuredebates

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@TheMayorofFrome we will look for themes that are of interest to the public then we will look for funds. (1/2)

[The Mayor of Frome @TheMayorofFrome]

@Frome_Debates a very interesting evening.
When’s the next one?

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@EjeGxt thank you! thanks for the support too :-)

[Ruth Massey @ProfRuthMassey]

@PippaGoldfinger @Frome_Debates but what's the next topic.....maybe we should wait till after Thursday?

[Pippa Goldfinger @PippaGoldfinger]

What a great panel, audience & debate! Many thanks to @Frome_Debates for organising. More please! #genomics

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Thank you all! We are off to the bar!

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. @PippaGoldfinger Biopunk is a good book to read

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Screening for diseases pre-IVF already takes place.

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Smoking, obesity and life style is far more important than genetic make up

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.@Mercifull can data be used to discriminate against employing groups of people according to their profile

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Statistics education and @bengoldacre bad science should it be on the national curriculum?

[Cancer&Society21C @CancerandSoc21C]

Great animated intro to genomes and data privacy from @BritSciAssoc https://t.co/z3SJGL6N4C #futuredebates

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Genetic predisposition and insurance companies. Patient's rights?

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Newborn screening would have an economic benefit. Paediatric cancer patients would benefit from germline testing.

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Targeted screening of a set of gene panels in children - currently being discussed

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Can we make all these policies child centered?

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In UK law nobody owns their body. Bodies are not properties. Who has the right to use the body?

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Should all children have their genome sequenced at birth?

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Pharmocogenetics - impact on our ability to respond to different drugs