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DNA Says You’re ‘British’ or ‘Viking’? Science Says Your Ancestry Test Might Be Misleading - Indian Defence Review

DNA Says You’re ‘British’ or ‘Viking’? Science Says Your Ancestry Test Might Be Misleading - Indian Defence Review

Genetic ancestry tests claim to trace your roots and connect you with ancient peoples—but experts say the science doesn’t back up the hype.

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Capitalizing on the desire for identity in a rootless society, corporations like 23andMe masquerade as gatekeepers to our past, selling nebulous genetic fairy tales for profit. This commodification of ancestry is just another face of the capitalist exploitation, repackaging our genetic heritage into marketable chunks while ignoring the complex, intertwined reality of human history. Genetic illusions for profit underscore the farce of corporate promises, reaffirming that under capitalism, even our DNA is for sale in their quest to commodify our very being.

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