Review Geek - This is how home DNA Ancestry kits work

February 22, 2022

Home DNA Ancestry kits are all the rage. They promise to do everything from telling you where you come from to identifying ancient historical figures you’re related to. Just a little bit of spit, and all your questions are answered.

But do they actually work? Do they deliver on the promise? Will you come away finally understanding where your family name originated? We get into it in the top story.

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-Josh

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