Chapter
The Ethics of DNA Testing and the Medical Industry
51:51 - 58:06 (06:14)
The medical industry's ego and financial incentives may be getting in the way of acknowledging the limitations and potential danger of DNA testing.
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The podcast hosts discuss the recent case of Dr. Donald Cline who used his own sperm to impregnate patients, the ethical considerations surrounding sperm donation, and the potential consequences for those who fail to disclose pertinent information to their clients.
51:51 - 53:23 (01:31)
Summary
The podcast hosts discuss the recent case of Dr. Donald Cline who used his own sperm to impregnate patients, the ethical considerations surrounding sperm donation, and the potential consequences for those who fail to disclose pertinent information to their clients.
ChapterThe Ethics of DNA Testing and the Medical Industry
EpisodeAll Fertility Doctors Are Bastards
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Dr. Cecil Jacobson, a fertility doctor, was found guilty of using his own sperm to artificially impregnate his patients and falsifying pregnancies.
53:23 - 55:30 (02:07)
Summary
Dr. Cecil Jacobson, a fertility doctor, was found guilty of using his own sperm to artificially impregnate his patients and falsifying pregnancies. He became notorious for his unethical practices that dated back to the 1960s.
ChapterThe Ethics of DNA Testing and the Medical Industry
EpisodeAll Fertility Doctors Are Bastards
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A doctor responsible for a baby claimed he utilized a California sperm bank but it was later revealed to not be the case through consumer DNA testing.
55:30 - 57:16 (01:45)
Summary
A doctor responsible for a baby claimed he utilized a California sperm bank but it was later revealed to not be the case through consumer DNA testing. An interesting side point is that the speaker finds traditional baby-making methods to be fun.
ChapterThe Ethics of DNA Testing and the Medical Industry
EpisodeAll Fertility Doctors Are Bastards
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The 23andMe DNA testing kit has been criticized for being inaccurate and misleading, as well as having privacy concerns.
57:19 - 58:06 (00:47)
Summary
The 23andMe DNA testing kit has been criticized for being inaccurate and misleading, as well as having privacy concerns. However, it has also helped in some surprising ways, like in catching a murderer and discovering unknown family relations.