Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 days ago

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Millions of people have sent their DNA to be analyzed by private companies, which are revealing customers' ancestry and family connections, and reporting health risks. But what are the pitfalls and unintended consequences of sharing genetic data?

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