Doctor In The House: Gene Superiority and Consent

Dr. George Lee, Consultant Urologist | Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, Fertility Specialist | Dr. Arif Anwar, Resident Geneticist

06-Sep-13 16:00

Doctor In The House: Gene Superiority and Consent

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Are some genes really better than others? How much claim do you have over your sperm? In light of a recent incident regarding a Bosnian man suing his Malaysian ex-girlfriend for "abusing his sperm" to obtain "better offspring", Dr. George Lee, consultant urologist, along with special guests Dr. Prashant Nadkarni, fertility specialist, and Dr. Arif Anwar, resident geneticist, join us for a fun filled talk show regarding gene superiority and consent.

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