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DNA spoofery?

Seanachai · 2016-10-14 14:02:03

When DNA testing is carried out is there a lot of gaps that are filled with speculation? It seems that the researchers are cross-referencing against groups that have already been tested, but does this give an accurate picture. Could they be missing out on markers that are staring them in the face be

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14-10-2016 3:02pm

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Seanachai

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When DNA testing is carried out is there a lot of gaps that are filled with speculation? It seems that the researchers are cross-referencing against groups that have already been tested, but does this give an accurate picture. Could they be missing out on markers that are staring them in the face be

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#2 14-10-2016 4:20pm
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I think this is more suited to the Popular Science forum, where you've posted the same query.

While genealogy and DNA are becoming allied fields, we're not scientists.

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