Personalised DNA test kits promise to unravel the secrets of a person's ancestry, health and overall genetic make-up.
These days, they are bundled with insurance policies and fitness apps, or can simply be ordered online. Last year, insurance firm Prudential had a promotion where it gave test kits to clients who purchased certain policies.
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