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Adoption, DNA, and the impact on a concealed life

10,930 views | Ruth Monnig • TEDxDuke

Commercial DNA testing has ended genetic anonymity. Adoption is still predicated and governed by secrecy. Using her own experience, the speaker illustrates the socially unrealized adoptee experience and challenges continued secrecy in the construct.

Commercial DNA testing has ended genetic anonymity. Adoption is still predicated and governed by secrecy. Using her own experience, the speaker illustrates the socially unrealized adoptee experience and challenges continued secrecy in the construct.

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This talk was presented to a local audience at TEDxDuke, an independent event.

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