What Is a DNA Test, and How Accurate Are the Results? - #15506
I recently started looking into DNA tests, and I wanted to understand more about how they work. From what I understand, a DNA test analyzes genetic material to provide information about ancestry, health conditions, and biological relationships, but how accurate are these tests? I read that DNA tests can be used for paternity verification, ancestry tracking, forensic investigations, and even disease risk assessment, but how do scientists extract and interpret DNA to make these determinations? Also, are there different types of DNA tests, and which one is the most reliable? One thing that concerns me is whether DNA tests can sometimes give false or misleading results. What factors can affect the accuracy of a DNA test, and are at-home kits as reliable as those performed in a medical lab? Are there any Ayurvedic or natural ways to support genetic health and prevent hereditary diseases? I’ve heard that herbs like Ashwagandha and Amla help protect DNA from oxidative damage—do these actually work? If anyone has taken a DNA test, what was your experience like? Did the results provide useful insights, or were there any surprises?
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