Topic: Barbara Yaffe

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Talkin' Loudy
Episode 1281 53:11 - 58:47

1281: Talkin' Loudy

PCR Testing Accuracy, DNA Database Concerns

Dr. Barbara Yaffe of Ontario noted that PCR testing in low-prevalence populations can result in false positives 50% of the time. There is ongoing skepticism regarding the high cycle thresholds used in labs, which may detect viral fragments rather than active infection. Concerns are also raised that mass testing serves as a covert method for building a global DNA database.