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Why DNA Family Discoveries Lead To a Need for Healing
DNA surprise discoveries are not confined to one person in a family. When a DNA discovery upsets the truth, we see everyone involved hit with the ripples. Pain and anger, clarity and relief---all of these are common and normal reactions.
Why Your Doctor Should Care About Your Surprise DNA Family Discovery
Watershed DNA’s founder Brianne Kirkpatrick shares on the blog of 23andMe some tips for healthcare providers about what to do with a patient’s unexpected DNA family discovery.
Tips to Help You Prepare Before an in-Person Meeting With DNA Relatives
How do you prepare for an in-person meeting with someone you've never met but who shares some of your DNA?