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Why using genetic genealogy to solve crimes could pose problems

Some worry that authorities could violate people’s rights using the method

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DNA DETECTION  Police are using DNA in new ways in crime investigations: to probe family trees in public genealogy databases for suspects. The technique, called genetic genealogy, raises privacy concerns. 

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By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Police are using a new type of DNA sleuthing, called genetic genealogy.