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This TED talk by Wendy Chung suggests we may be able to understand what causes Autism by looking at specific genetic anomalies.
 
This interview discusses the ethical considerations with changing the genetic material of a woman’s egg to reduce the likelihood of her unborn child might develop a genetic disorder.    
 
Video Links
 
This video describes the role of selective breeding in eugenics.
 
This video explains how genetic mutations occur within human DNA.
 
This video describes who might benefit from genetic counseling.
 
This video describes what research on twins separated at birth can tell us about the relationship between nature and nurture.
 
This video explains how early neglect can lead to changes in our DNA that can be passed on to future generations.
 
This video explains the underlying biological mechanisms involved in risk-taking behavior.