The Music of Life

What is a gene?

X-Inheritance

Recessive Inheritance

Dominant Inheritance

De Novo

3 Outcomes from a Test

Does this make you feel anything ?

X

liked it


not at all very

indifferent


not at all very

mentally engaged


not at all very

bored


not at all very

sensed a deeper meaning


not at all very

confused


not at all very

sparked my interest


not at all very

unsettled


not at all very

1 / 8

About this survey

This research is all about connection and so we’d love you to tell us how each film makes you feel.

To read more about our process, have a read of our evidence base page.

Can a metaphor for genomics be music to the ears for patients?

Only Human worked with the godfather of music video and film maker Tim Pope to bring the complexities of genomics to life with a simple musical metaphor.


The series of 6 films were conceived and scripted using insights and observations from Genetic Counsellors at Addenbrooke’s Hospital. They have been trialled by genetic counsellors at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital in London, directly with patients attending the Genomic Medicine Service. They cover topics that are routinely covered in clinical conversations, including: What is a gene? – X-Inheritance – Recessive Inheritance – Dominant Inheritance – The meaning of De Novo Variants– Outcomes from a Genetic Test.

Behind the Scenes: The Music of Life

Only Human

Some people are alienated by and distrustful of advances in medical science and research, especially around DNA and genetics.

The majority of the British public feel that scientists should listen more to what ordinary people think. We agree with them. And we research how to communicate better. Which is why we’ve developed this website.

Watch a video, then use the quick-response survey questions to let us know how you feel about it. There’s a range of videos you can watch, in different genres, tones and lengths.

You can also download them all for free and use them yourself.

If you want to join our consortia, contribute, donate or just be part of the Only Human movement then contact Professor Anna Middleton: kavlicentre@educ.cam.ac.uk

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