Genetics And Society News

"Surprising Results: Genetic Tests Uncover Widespread Incest"

Genetic testing and DNA analysis have revealed that rates of incest are much higher than previously understood, with an estimated one in 7,000 people in Great Britain being born to first-degree relatives. This revelation has led to hundreds of individuals discovering their parentage through companies like AncestryDNA and 23andMe, sparking the need for support groups to help those affected cope with the trauma and potential genetic risks associated with incest.