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How to Find a Biological Father without his Name

How to Find a Biological Father without his Name

by Diahan Southard | Apr 28, 2022 | DNA testing for beginners

Searching for a birth father? Read these tips on how to find a biological father without his name from an expert who helps adoptees and others find their birth parents. Thank you to Troy Olson, the Co-Founder of DiscoverFamily.net, for writing this guest blog post....
The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation | DNA History

The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation | DNA History

by Jayne Ekins | Mar 3, 2022 | Genetic genealogy tools

What was the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation? It made DNA history by starting a pioneering genetic genealogy database. The SMGF is also part of OUR history. Enjoy these memories and pictures from the exciting, early days of using DNA to explore family history!...
Find a Birth Father: Paternity Test v. DNA Test

Find a Birth Father: Paternity Test v. DNA Test

by Sunny Morton | Jan 20, 2022 | DNA testing for beginners

When trying to find a birth father, you should know the difference between a paternity test and a DNA test like AncestryDNA or 23andMe. Here’s what you need to know if you’re asking, “Who’s my biological father?” When searching for a birth father, you want to use all...
DNA Test Surprise? Giving the News with Compassion

DNA Test Surprise? Giving the News with Compassion

by Diahan Southard | Jan 6, 2022 | DNA ethics and privacy

When there’s a DNA test surprise, you may become the bearer of unexpected news about birth relatives or misattributed parentage. Read this advice from genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick. Sometimes DNA testing leads to unexpected connections, such as surprise birth...
Finding Birth Parents of Adoptee | DNA Skills Workshop

Finding Birth Parents of Adoptee | DNA Skills Workshop

by Sunny Morton | Oct 4, 2021 | DNA testing stories

Finding birth parents of an adoptee isn’t always easy. This concept from the DNA Skills Workshop helped this woman identify the biological parents of a DNA match who was adopted. Recently, Jo Roth completed the DNA Skills Workshop and she wrote in to thank us—with a...
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