Woman's Own

Should you get a DNA test?

Fans of TV crime dramas probably know quite a bit about the use of DNA, but there’s a lot more to it than helping to nail criminals. Knowing your own unique genetic code can reveal things about your health which may help you improve your well-being or even extend your life expectancy.

What is DNA?

It stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, and is your unique biological blueprint. ‘We get half of our DNA from our mother and half from our father,’ explains Avi Lasarow. ‘Knowing

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