Thanks to companies such as Ancestry.com and 23andMe, DNA testing has never been easier, with convenient at-home kits enabling Americans to explore their genetic make-up without spending much time or money. Beyond simple curiosity, what drives so many people to dig into their biological roots?
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Dr. Jack Jedwab is the president of the Canadian Institute for Identities and Migration and the Association of Canadian Studies. He holds a PhD in Canadian History from Concordia University and has taught at the Université du Québec à Montréal and McGill University, specializing in immigration and ethnic minorities.
Dr. Tom Stubbs is the CEO and founder of Chronomics, an epigenetics testing company. He holds a master’s degree in molecular and cellular biochemistry from the University of Oxford and a PhD from Cambridge University.
Dr. Nathan Lents is a professor of biology at John Jay College in New York, specializing in genome evolution and forensic science. He is the founder of The Human Evolution blog and is a regular contributor to platforms including Psychology Today.
Professor George Church is a geneticist, molecular engineer and chemist. He is the Robert Winthrop Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and a professor of health sciences and technology at Harvard and MIT. He is the founder of Nebula Genomics.
Charlotte Brohier is a creative strategist, journalist, and editor-in-chief of Hedonist magazine, where she regularly commissions Gen Z contributors. She works with brands to better understand Gen Z behaviours and find imaginative routes of engagement. She examines cultural theory, technology, and emerging trends for Refinery29, The Times, and the Just Opened Group.
