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How does genetic genealogy work?

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English - June 24, 2024 13:34 - 9 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Traditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects.
Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets"
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Traditional DNA testing requires a suspect, but Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy uses DNA databases to identify genetic relatives of crime scene DNA. This technique builds family trees from DNA matches, helping to identify potential suspects.

Guest: Dr. Turi King, Director of the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath and Co-Host of BBC’s "DNA Family Secrets"

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