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Over how many generations can DNA be traced back to a specific individual?
Or, to put it another way: Say Joe Smith has kids, his kids have kids, etc. How many generations until the DNA cannot be traced back to Joe Smith?
Also, would these results be the same for men and women?
Or, to put it another way: Say Joe Smith has kids, his kids have kids, etc. How many generations until the DNA cannot be traced back to Joe Smith?
Also, would these results be the same for men and women?