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DNA Family Secrets: Genealogy and Forensics Through Genetic Analysis

The Royal Institution via YouTube

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Explore the fascinating world of DNA in genealogy and forensics with Professor Turi King, renowned geneticist and BBC's favorite genealogist. Delve into the rise of DNA usage in tracing family histories and solving criminal cases, including the groundbreaking identification of King Richard III's remains. Learn about the first immigration case involving DNA evidence and gain insights into the revolutionary impact of genetic research on modern science. Discover how DNA analysis is transforming fields such as disease research, forensics, and animal conservation. Gain a unique perspective on the intersection of genetics with history, archaeology, anthropology, and forensics from an expert who has conducted pioneering research in genetic genealogy for over two decades.

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DNA family secrets - with Turi King

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The Royal Institution

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  • Anju Nicole Singh
    excellent wealth of information. I am very glad i took this and never knew how much you can learn from the most basic things . Thank you once again for making this lecture available online

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