Category Archives: DNA

Animal DNA Testing Companies July 16, 2019

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

This is an update to my April 2019 post – Animal DNA Testing Companies. Some of the companies have tests on Amazon.com or GroupOn. Prices can vary significantly between the different Animal DNA companies. Also, what’s available at each company … Continue reading →

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Current DNA Sales July 15, 2019

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

Current January 2019 DNA sales, updated daily or every other day. Continue reading →

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23andMe Amazon Prime Sale July 15 – 16, 2019

Posted on July 15, 2019 by

This is an update to my earlier post, 23andMe V3 – V5 Upgrade Price $125. In that post, I made the point, I was not going to pay $125 for an upgrade when they would simply run my old DNA … Continue reading →

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MyHeritageDNA Health+Ancestry Test on Sale – DNA Saturdays July 13, 2019

Posted on July 13, 2019 by

Okay, I saw part of this sale on Debbie‘s blog – https://cruwys.blogspot.com/2019/07/myheritage-enters-genetic-health.html. Her blog is a U. K. blog so sale prices are different. A person pointed out another blogger who mentioned the MyHeritageDNA Health+Ancestry test today. I checked MyHeritage‘s … Continue reading →

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Optimising your Privacy with DNA tests — DNA and Family Tree Research

Posted on July 13, 2019 by

Here are some practical hints and tips to optimise your Privacy if you are thinking of doing a DNA test (or you have already done one).1) Don’t test!This is the simplest way to avoid exposing your self to potential online … Continue reading →

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Why 23andMe Loves Neanderthals, And You Should Too – July 12, 2019

Posted on July 13, 2019 by

I saw this in an e-mail yesterday from 23andMe‘s weekly update – Why 23andMe Loves Neanderthals, And You Should Too: https://blog.23andme.com/ancestry/why-23andme-love-neanderthals-and-you-should-too/. Neanderthals may be an ancient species, but their genetics continue to surprise us to this day. –snip– For instance, … Continue reading →

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Irma Karczewski’s 99th Birthday Present: Her Family – MyHeritage July 11, 2019

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I saw this on MyHeritage earlier today – Irma Karczewski’s 99th Birthday Present: Her Family – MyHeritage July 11, 2019: https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/07/irma-karczewskis-99th-birthday-present-her-family/. Pretty cool 99th birthday present. Born in Germany just after World War I, Irma was raised by her aunt. … Continue reading →

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How Often Should Bloggers Post? July 10, 2019

Posted on July 10, 2019 by

There’s a wide range of opinion on how often, or infrequently, bloggers should post. There is  disparity on how often is too much or too little posting. My answer is you should post as often as your schedule allows as … Continue reading →

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Are You Unknowingly Forfeiting Your Genetic Privacy Rights? July 8, 2019

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Standard Disclaimer: I am not an attorney and any comments I post are not intended, nor should they be construed, as legal advice. If you need legal advice, please consult a legal expert who is familiar with the area of … Continue reading →

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My DNA results are in: I now know my DOG origins — a dog tales

Posted on July 6, 2019 by

I had such fun learning all about my breeds: They told me I was a MIKI (supposedly a Maltese/Japanese Chin/Papillon but when the DND came back I found out I was: 42.9% Maltese 27.3% Shih Tzu 15.6% Pekingese 14.2% Pomeranian … Continue reading →

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