Here’s how DNA testing helped Paul Dodds discover the identity of his biological father, who was a WWII U.S serviceman stationed in Wales. His journey to his birth roots required Y DNA and autosomal DNA testing, old-fashioned genealogical research, patience and...
Hello Genealogy Gems listeners! This is Diahan Southard, your DNA Guide, with a genetic gem to keep you up to date in the world of genetic genealogy. We talked a couple of weeks ago about some changes taking place over at AncestryDNA. You will recall that...
Thoughts about AncestryDNA advancements from genetic genealogist Diahan Southard. This past week I had the privilege of standing on an 8th story balcony in downtown San Francisco. To my left: towering downtown buildings bustling with enterprise. To my...
The National Genographic Project takes its massive DNA study to New Zealand to investigate a historic genetic collision of populations. Here’s how that impacts the everyday genetic genealogist. Update, May 2020: The National Genographic Project is coming to a close,...
King Richard III’s remains have been identified using DNA evidence. The body was found under a parking lot in Leicester, England, and identified using mtDNA. Michael Ibsen, a cabinet maker living in London, was recently awarded the title of “royal...
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