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The GRACE Project - Further uses of genetic testing

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April 12, 2024

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When you hear the word ‘genetic testing’, you may think about its medical uses, such as to diagnose genetic conditions. But genetic testing isn’t limited to the medical field. In this video, we look at some other important uses of genetic testing that you might not know about.

For example, genetic ancestry testing compares a person’s DNA to others from around the world to look for similarities which can predict things about their ancestry and heritage, such as their ethnicity.

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