Adoption and DNA (Zoom)

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

This lecture explores the intersection of adoption and genetic testing, covering how DNA analysis is changing the landscape of adoption and family relationships. Key topics include the rise of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, its impact on adoptees searching for biological relatives, and the ethical considerations surrounding genetic privacy and unexpected discoveries. The lecture also discusses how DNA testing is influencing adoption practices, including its use in international adoptions and in identifying genetic health risks. Additionally, it examines the psychological and emotional effects on adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive families when previously unknown genetic connections are revealed.  

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