DNA Testing Pros & Cons
Millions of people worldwide have embraced DNA testing as a means of learning about their ancestry and finding biological relatives. But before sending in your saliva, here are some articles to consider.
Ethical Issues and Risks
Five Things to Know About Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Tests
FTC: Compare and Consider Privacy Implications
Can Ancestry.com Take Ownership of Your DNA Data?
Don't Buy Online Ancestry DNA Tests: You Are the Real Product
Social, Legal and Ethical Issues in Genetic Testing
Privacy Risks Lurk in DNA Tests, Experts Warn
What Happens to Your Genetic Data When You Take a Commercial DNA Ancestry Test?
Why a DNA data breach is much worse than a credit card leak
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How to Use DNA to Find Family*
Tools and Resources
Utilizing DNA Testing for Adoption Roadblocks​
Helpful Blogs and Experts
The Genetic Genealogist (Blaine Bettinger)
Your Genetic Genealogist (CeCe Moore)
Family Search Blog (Amie Tennant)
DNA Testing to Identify a Birth Parent (Diahan Southard)
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*ASRC has no affiliation with any website, individual, or organization listed above. Shown links do not imply an endorsement of information or services.
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