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The following news release was received from Ancestry.com: Collaboration Will Analyze Family History and Genetics to Facilitate Development of Cutting-Edge Therapeutics PROVO, Utah and SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., July 21, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AncestryDNA, an industry leader in consumer Continue reading AncestryDNA & Calico to Research the Genetics of the Human Lifespan
The following press release is from Matthew Deighton at Ancestry.com: Dr. Cathy Petti Joins as Chief Health Officer to Spearhead Company’s Global Health Initiatives (PROVO, Utah) – July 16, 2015 – Ancestry (www.ancestry.com), the leader in family history and consumer Continue reading Ancestry Launches AncestryHealth
Big News Day! AncestryDNA just hit 1 million people in their DNA Autosomal Database! See the blog post below from my friend, Anna Swayne. http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2015/07/16/ancestrydna-celebrates-one-million-people-tested/ The following is a teaser from the blog post: We just hit a huge milestone, Continue reading Ancestry DNA HIts 1 Million People in Their DNA Autosomal Database
Why is DNA research so difficult to understand? Simple, it is a very complex topic. You first learned about DNA in high school biology. You probably then did your best to forget about DNA until about a decade ago when Continue reading Understanding AncestryDNA
I ordered a 23andMe DNA test yesterday. Yes – I’ve taken one from Sorenson’s, and later AncestryDNA, but I’d like to see how the test done by 23andMe matches up to the earlier tests. I’m also fascinated by all the Continue reading 23andMe – DNA Tests That Are Being Using For Far More Than Just Ancestry
The following teaser is from the June 22, 2015 online edition of USA Today. Neanderthals, an early species of human, interbred with the ancestors of modern Europeans more often and more recently than previously thought, a study published Monday in Continue reading Aproximately 6% to 9% of This Man’s DNA Came From Neanderthals
As you know, this weekend, AncestryDNA is running their $89 Father’s Day DNA Testing Special. Lisa Louise Cooke reminded me that this would be a good time to run a promo on DNA guides. She’s right, as there are now Continue reading DNA Research Bundle of 8 Quick Guide Laminates – 15% off through Father’s Day, June 21, 2015
I picked up several copies of The Portable Genealogist, published by the New England Historic Genealogical Society, at the SCGS Jamboree this last week that I had not previously seen. One that particularly caught my attention was Using DNA in Continue reading The Portable Genealogist – Using DNA in Genealogy – a Review
As I’ve written before, AncestryDNA has been in the news a lot this last year, with their new DNA Circles, shared ancestor hints, and New Ancestor Discoveries. Patty and I both got new AncestryDNA tests done a few months ago, Continue reading Ancestry DNA Kits on Sale for 10% Off Through Father’s Day, June 21, 2015
DNA analysis is the new frontier in genealogical research. Combined with traditional research methods, it is the gold standard in genealogy. Four types of DNA tests are commonly used in genetic testing: (1) Y-DNA; (2) MT-DNA; (3) AT-DNA; and (4) Continue reading Quicksheet – Citing Genetic Sources for History Research – Evidence Style
The upcoming SCGS Genealogy Jamboree promises to be better than ever! Bill Dollarhide and I look forward to seeing many of you there. We will be working in exhibit booths 706-709 (the same area as last year). The following information Continue reading Free Live Streaming Sessions from The 46th Annual Southern California Genealogy Jamboree
The following is from the Utah Genealogical Association: The DNA Interest Group will meet virtually on Thursday, May 7th and June 4th at 7:00 pm. Angie Bush will present AncestryDNA: Matches Circles and NADs in May, and First Steps for Continue reading News from the Utah Genealogical Association
The following teaser is from a May 5, 2015 posting at 9to5mac.com: Apple is working on a plan that could give the company and its research partners access to consumer DNA, a new report suggests. The data would be collected Continue reading Apple Said to Be Working on a DNA Study
The following teaser is from a thought-provoking article posted May 5, 2015 at alternet.org. The Sorensen database was the first place I ever had a DNA test saved, many years ago. So what does the future hold for those of Continue reading Cops Used DNA from Ancestry’s Sorensen Database in a Murder Investigation
AncestryDNA is once again running a supersale on their DNA test. It’s again 20% off – but only through Monday, August 17. The test is normally $99 – so you can save about $20 by buying now. The promotion is Continue reading AncestryDNA Offers Their Test for 20% Off through Monday, August 17! Just $79