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Tips to Help You Prepare Before an in-Person Meeting With DNA Relatives
How do you prepare for an in-person meeting with someone you've never met but who shares some of your DNA?
Genetic Counselors & You Podcast - A Conversation With Deepti Babu
Fellow genetic counselor Deepti Babu and I discussed what to do if you unwrap a gift and discover it's a DNA test.
Parents Who Need to Share Before a DNA Test ‘Outs’ Their Secret
Some parents have decided it’s time to share with their child news about the child’s parentage.
Your Unexpected DNA Match Is Not a Fake DNA Account Created by Someone Trying to Scam You
The shock of an unexpected DNA family member can cause people to react in different ways.
Brianne’s Discussion With Theral of Mendelspod Podcast on Various DNA Topics
You order a $99 home DNA test for some holiday pleasure. It’s a bit of fun. Right? Until it turns your life upside down.