Brianne Kirkpatrick Quoted in PhillyVoice Article on Unexpected DNA Surprises

In this piece which covers the topic of support after unexpected DNA discoveries, I shared my thoughts on the topic and touched briefly on the role grief and support play in these experiences.

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Genetic Sexual Attraction - A Couple’s Story as a Result of a 23andMe Test Discovery

A story was posted on Reddit by someone claiming to have discovered he and his girlfriend are half-siblings, the discovery coming after both opted in to the DNA Relatives feature for their 23andMe test.

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NPE, DNA Surprise, Misattributed Parentage Brianne K. Williams NPE, DNA Surprise, Misattributed Parentage Brianne K. Williams

“I Think I Figured Out My Father Isn’t My Father, but I Don’t Know What to Do Now.”

Ancestry tests work like paternity testing, in that they are able to detect whether or not you are matching to close biological family correctly or not. The results can be confusing, especially to someone not familiar with the way ancestry test results are displayed.

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