Episode 1362 • • 53:38 - 58:02
1362: Shot to Win
Genetic Data Harvesting, BGI Group and American Vulnerabilities
A Congressional hearing led by Republicans explores the transfer of American genetic information to China. Experts testify that Chinese firms like BGI Group are performing gene sequencing for U.S. labs and the NIH, potentially identifying population-specific vulnerabilities. Recent reports also accuse BGI of harvesting fetal DNA from prenatal tests conducted globally to improve "population health outcomes."