It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent. 

Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news. 

Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience.

To learn more before doing genetic testing, check out this Genetic Testing Consent Informational Flyer

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