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Pentagon warns home DNA kits bought as Xmas presents could expose spies and put soldiers at risk
Several companies now allow people to track down their genetic makeup and geographic heritage just by providing a cheek swab or saliva sample.
The results provide consumers revealing information on their ancestry, insights into possible health risks and can even identify unknown family members.
Millions of the kits have been sold in recent years and they have become popular presents during the festive period.
However, the popularity boom has raised ethical issues as some companies have shared data with law enforcement organisations or sold it on to third parties.
Now a US department of defence memo - obtained by Yahoo News - warns some of the kits could put members of the military at risk.
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