For some, DNA testing is a harmless foray into their family’s past. But for others, it can be life-changing. The increase in popularity of DNA testing means thousands of people all over the world are unearthing long-held secrets, opening up a floodgate of questions for their families and our society. With donors often shielded by non-disclosure and anonymity laws, for many, the results of these tests can start a lifelong struggle with laws that protect the interests of parents – but not their children. Bri Lee joins author Dani Shapiro (Inheritance) to explore the complex questions surrounding our right to know our own identity.

<p>For some, DNA testing is a harmless foray into their family&rsquo;s past. But for others, it can be life-changing. The increase in popularity of DNA testing means thousands of people all over the world are unearthing long-held secrets, opening up a floodgate of questions for their families and our society. With donors often shielded by non-disclosure and anonymity laws, for many, the results of these tests can start a lifelong struggle with laws that protect the interests of parents &ndash; but not their children. Bri Lee joins author Dani Shapiro (<em>Inheritance</em>) to explore the complex questions surrounding our right to know our own identity.</p>

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