How Accurate Are DNA Tests?

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Commercial DNA tests have been a huge trend lately. However, my dad's family already has a detailed record of their ancestry. If a DNA test is truly accurate, he says it will classify me as heavily African and partly Asian. I took the 23andMe and Helix DNA tests to determine whether they'd confirm my dad's account and if so, to see which test would be more accurate. Following is a transcript of the video: Manny: Commercial DNA tests have been a huge trend lately. They were some of the most popular holiday gifts last year. Which makes sense, there's so much excitement in learning more about yourself. Some tests can shed light on health risks you might have, but the main ones tell you the composition of your ancestry. Habtay Ocbazghi: It looks like DNA is helpful to trace your origin, but for me, I already know my origins. Manny: That's my dad, he's very proud of me because I'm doing great things in life. Clip: Manny: Chicken number one kills chicken number two in this competition.H abtay: I was born in Eritrea. Eritrea is located in Northeast Africa. Manny: His family kept a detailed record of their ancestors so that they would never forget where they came from. Habtay: Up to the sixth generation, I know even where they are buried and where they used to have their farm lands. Some people crossed from Asia and people stayed in Africa. They lived together during war, during peace, and they intermarried. Manny: I wonder though, could this be more accurate than a DNA test

Published 2019-01-29 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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