The life-saving secrets in your baby's DNA | Robert C. Green

This TED Talks Daily podcast features Dr. Robert C. Green discussing the potential of genome sequencing in newborns to identify and treat genetic conditions early. He shares the findings of the BabySeq Project, which revealed a significant percentage of newborns carry mutations for treatable or manageable conditions. Dr. Green addresses concerns about privacy and resistance to widespread adoption, while advocating for an AI-enhanced digital health platform to make genome-informed medicine accessible to all, emphasizing the importance of proactive healthcare through continuous DNA reanalysis.