# Who's my dad? When genetic testing gets complicated.

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Podcast: [Seattle Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/seattle-now-496157)
Published: 2026-07-15T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/seattle-now/whos-my-dad-when-genetic-testing-gets-complicated
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## Resource

It’s estimated that millions of Americans have learned through home genetic tests that they’re not actually biologically related to a parent. Most aren’t prepared for this surprise. And many aren’t briefed with informed consent before getting the news. Betty Cohn has a Ph.D. in Public Health Genetics from the University of Washington. For her dissertation, she spoke with people who had this experience.

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