EPISODE · Jun 24, 2024 · 9 MIN
How does genetic genealogy work?
from Mornings with Simi · host Curiouscast
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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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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" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How does genetic genealogy work?
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