Chris Hemsworth & The DNA Testing Dilemma

Recently, Aussie superstar Chris Hemsworth was given some pretty life changing news. With the revelation that he carries a gene that could lead to a life altering diagnosis of Alzheimer's later on in his life, it had us wondering, would you choose to get the test if if you knew you had a genetic threat laying in wait? Today, we look at what genetic testing can actually help with, or whether not knowing is actually a better option for some. Subscribe to Mamamia GET IN TOUCH Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at [email protected] CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at [email protected] CREDITS Host: Claire Murphy With thanks to: Jane Tiller - Ethical Legal & Social Adviser - Public Health Genomics, Monash University Some parts of this episode were voiced by actors Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Liv Proud Audio Producer: Thom Lion Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribe See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.