Explore the world of at-home DNA testing kits in this comprehensive lecture from The Royal Institution. Delve into the mechanics, accuracy, and data security of these increasingly popular genetic tools. Learn how DNA test results are being used for various purposes, from ancestry-based travel discounts to solving cold criminal cases. Gain insights from experts Debbie Kennett, a genetic genealogist, Aylwyn Scally, a human evolutionary genetics researcher, and Sara Abdulla, Chief Opinion Editor at Nature. Examine the ethical implications of corporate use of genetic information and discover what DNA results truly reveal about an individual's biology and heritage.
Overview
Syllabus
Are DNA Testing Kits Good?
Taught by
The Royal Institution
Related Courses
-
Introduction to Genetics and Evolution
4.5 -
Identity in the Age of Ancestral DNA
-
DNA Family Secrets: Genealogy and Forensics Through Genetic Analysis
-
The Social Life of DNA and the Need for a New Bioethics
-
Feline Genetics and DNA Testing - Exploring Cat Health and Ancestry
-
Polygenic Prediction Across Populations - Ancestry, Genetic Architecture, and Methodological Considerations
