What DNA kits leave out: race, ancestry and 'scientific sankofa'
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Unraveling DNA: Genetics and Identity
This chapter delves into the fundamental nature of DNA and genetics, illustrating how slight variations within our shared genetic code contribute to individual identity. It also critically examines the historical misuse of genetic concepts to perpetuate racial hierarchies and the complexities of direct-to-consumer genetic ancestry testing.
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