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DNA mapping, free music downloads, collective energy buying

Consumer news. Winifred Robinson hears how DNA is being used to create new tailored treatments for cancer patients.

The cancer researchers who believe a person's DNA could provide the key to new personalised treatments, tailored to the specific patient. Getting together with thousands of other people to negotiate the price of your gas and electricity has been seen as an effective way to reduce fuel bills, but why have so few people signed up for collective energy buying schemes? If you are invited to download your favourite music free of charge, should you assume the app or website is breaking the law?

Producer: Jonathan Hallewell
Presenter: Winifred Robinson.

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56 minutes

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Wed 8 May 2013 12:00
Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM

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Chapters

  • Queen’s Speech

    Today’s Queen’s Speech includes plans to strengthen consumer rights.

    Duration: 03:08

  • DNA mapping

    DNA mapping of tumours is making personalised treatment possible for cancer patients

    Duration: 06:31

  • Illegal Downloading

    Free music download apps are illegal,what are they doing on Apple and Google’s app stores?

    Duration: 05:49

  • Slimming Pants

    We discuss sales of Slimming Pants

    Duration: 03:59

  • Collective Energy Take-Up

    What’s the future of the Collective Energy Buying Programme?

    Duration: 04:44

Broadcasts

  • Wed 8 May 2013 12:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 FM
  • Wed 8 May 2013 12:04
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 4 LW

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