Someone’s DNA is not their destiny, it is only a part of who they are – expert

Geneticist and ancient DNA specialist Professor Turi King explained that DNA is only one piece of the puzzle. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA

Someone’s DNA is simply an instruction manual for who they are and is not generally their “destiny”, an expert has said.

Geneticist and ancient DNA specialist Professor Turi King explained that DNA is only one piece of the puzzle, and people have a lot of choice in who they are.