Genes, Stories, Memory
How much do you know about your family? The question applies not just to your kith and kin, but to the "human family" at large… as we are all descended from common ancestors if we go back far enough. Reporter Christine Kenneally explores the myths and realities of genetic inheritance — including in her family.
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