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Jul 19
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DTNS WEEKEND: What DNA Databases Can and...

Tom Merritt
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With the news that the US has expanded collection of DNA information, Dr. Niki talks to Tom about what DNA is, how it’s collected and what you can tell from it. Starring Tom Merritt and Dr. Nicole Ackermans. MP3 Download Follow us on Bluesky, Mastodon, X Instgram, Threads, YouTube and Twitch Please SUBSCRIBE HERE forContinue reading "DTNS WEEKEND: What DNA Databases Can and Cannot Do"
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