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Why You Can't Tell Your Race From A DNA Test

May 17, 2023
Agustín Fuentes, an anthropologist at Princeton University, dives into the intriguing world of DNA testing and race. He explores why these tests, like those from 23andMe, mislead users into thinking they accurately reveal racial identities. Fuentes emphasizes race as a social construct, detailing how simplistic interpretations of genetic data overlook the complex nature of human genetics. He shares surprising truths about ancestry that challenge common perceptions, urging listeners to rethink how they connect their genetics to identity.
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