episode description
Autism is a devastating developmental illness that affects children all over the world – and diagnoses are on the rise. The symptoms range from subtle to severe and its causes are unknown. To find answers, scientists are casting a wide net, looking not only at genes, but also a host of lifestyle and environmental factors. What if you could learn your odds of getting cancer, heart disease or diabetes? A new generation of home genetic testing kits allows anybody with a cotton swab and a mailbox to find out. But does convenience come with a privacy risk? Meet a forensic anthropologist who’s developed a novel technique to help identify the remains of migrants who die crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
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