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

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The Impact of Genomic Data and DNA Test Kits

Genomic data has led to advancements in linking hereditary diseases to particular genes, initiating gene therapy, and providing personalized genetic data to individuals. However, personalized genetic tests like 23andMe and Ancestry.com are criticized for inaccuracies in presenting results and perpetuating the linking of geographic ancestry to race as a social construct.

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