Published May 17, 2023
Why You Can't Tell Your Race From A DNA Test
Anthropologist Agustín Fuentes delves into the misconceptions surrounding race and genetics, explaining why race is a social construct not defined by DNA, and critiques the limitations of at-home DNA tests in accurately reflecting race and ancestry.
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