Learn about the fascinating world of DNA testing in our new video! Discover how 23andMe and AncestryDNA tests can unlock your ancestral origins and genetic heritage, all from the comfort of your home.
Explore the:
0:00 - Science Behind These Tests
1:29 - Associated Data
2:07 - Accuracy, Limitations, and Uncertainties
3:48 - Privacy and Ethical Concerns
This video was made by McMaster University students Sara Sadat, Aqsa Rahim, Charissa Cheng, Masihullah Furmuli in collaboration with the Demystifying Research McMaster Program.
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