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.
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https://www.wired.com/story/dhs-and-doj-face-new-pressure-over-collecting-childrens-dna/
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