The Genographic Project and the implications of the popularization of Gene Genalogy Studies
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https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1984-5154.v3p21-23Keywords:
Genographic, gene genealogy, DNA.Abstract
The Genographic Project seeks to characterize the genetic variation of the global human population, based mainly on genetic data from isolated indigenous groups and, on a smaller scale, on the voluntary participation of individuals interested in understanding their origins. However, the implications of this knowledge deserve careful consideration, and it is also important to evaluate the degree of illusion that is being created among laymen who seek knowledge about their genetic ancestry.
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