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World Service,1 min

Where did you come from?

The Inquiry

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How much can DNA really tell you about who your ancestors were? Geneticist-turned-anthropologist Jonathan Marks explains how genetic testing companies use your genes to delve into your history. Image: A, C, G And T, the Order Of These Nucleic Acids Form The Genetic Code Credit: Getty Images

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