Memoir of Randy Lindsay about his family and the things he discovered while researching his family tree, which he began doing after experiencing dreams where deceased relatives urged him to complete the family tree. Taking a DNA test, Randy finds a possible genetic match to a sister he never knew about, which launched him on a quest to find his real, biological family.
". . . journalist Libby Copeland investigates what happens when we embark on a vast social experiment with little understanding of the ramifications. She explores the culture of genealogy buffs, the science of DNA, and the business of companies like Ancestry and 23andMe, all while tracing the story of one woman, her unusual results, and a relentless methodical drive for answers that becomes a thoroughly modern genetic detective story"--Provided by publisher.
Contains thirteen essays that provide varying perspectives on issues related to DNA data banks, including the benefits and burdens of DNA databases, governmental intrusion on private information, securing privacy, physical profiles, and more.
Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., uses genealogical research and DNA analysis to investigate the family histories of eight prominent African-Americans, including Whoopi Goldberg, Mae Jemison, Quincy Jones, and others.
Informative text gives readers an understanding of DNA and how forensic analysts can examine criminal evidence and create a genetic chain that leads to the perpetrator.
"Forensic scientists study crime scenes, examine evidence, and invent new ways to solve crimes ... [This book] examines the history of this field, what forensic scientists do today, and what's next for this branch of science"--Provided by publisher.
