All over Ireland and across the world, family secrets are being revealed for the first time because of commercial DNA tests. "What is happening now is that the technology is coming together between those who have made family trees and DNA tests." People need to be aware that surprises will happen, particularly when they are giving DNA tests as presents. Plebuch sent away for a "just-for-fun DNA test" of the type that have now become commonplace. Meeting with a mother, father, son or daughter for the first time can be an emotional rollercoaster, she says.

Source: Irish Independent June 13, 2020 01:30 UTC