Understanding DNA Ancestry

Understanding DNA Ancestry, 1 is a comprehensive biology reference published by Cambridge University Press. Description By Sheldon Krimsky DNA ancestry companies generate revenues in the region of $1bn a year, and the company 23andMe is said to have sold 10 million DNA ancestry kits to date.

Key Features

- DNA ancestry companies generate revenues in the region of $1bn a year, and the company 23andMe is said to have sold 10 million DNA ancestry kits to date
- Although evidently popular, the science behind how DNA ancestry tests work is mystifying and difficult for the general public to interpret and understand
- In this accessible and engaging book, Sheldon Krimsky, a leading researcher, investigates the methods that different companies use for DNA ancestry testing
- He also discusses what the tests are used for, from their application in criminal investigations to discovering missing relatives
- With a lack of transparency from companies in sharing their data, absent validation of methods by independent scientists, and currently no agreed-upon standards of accuracy, this…
- It demystifies the art and science of DNA ancestry testing for the general reader
- Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; New edition (December 30, 2021)

Product Details

Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Edition: 1
Format: EPUB
File Size: 4.0 MB
ISBN: 9781108816038