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Ancestry DNA’s 2024 Update Explained: Interview with Senior Geneticist Aaron Wolf

Join me for an in-depth interview with Aaron Wolf, Senior Population Geneticist at Ancestry®, as we discuss the dramatic changes in their 2024 DNA update. Learn why your ethnicity estimates (now called Origins) might look different, understand the science behind the updates, and discover how Ancestry® added 24 new regions to increase result accuracy. Aaron explains the differences between Regions and Journeys, shares insights about DNA inheritance, and addresses community concerns about result changes. Whether you’re seeing major shifts in your results or just curious about the updates, this interview provides clear answers about how Ancestry® is improving their DNA testing technology.

Poll Results Mentioned: 58% found results more accurate 25% found results less accurate 17% unsure

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