Category Archives: DNA

‘What’s my real identity?’: As DNA ancestry sites gather more data, the answer for consumers often changes – Stat News

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

Two articles, second links to the first. I found this in searching for DNA articles: ‘What’s my real identity?’: As DNA ancestry sites gather more data, the answer for consumers often changes: https://www.statnews.com/2019/05/22/dna-ancestry-sites-gather-data-shifting-answers-consumers/. In addition, a second search found this … Continue reading →

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The choice that really isn’t — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on May 23, 2019 by

GEDmatch opt out is an illusion Dealing with privacy issues when it comes to DNA databases created for genealogical purposes is like trying to nail jello to a tree. 1,072 more words via The choice that really isn’t — The Legal … Continue reading →

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10 Ways to Honor Your Ancestors at the Cemetery on Memorial Day – BillionGraves Tombstone Tuesdays May 21, 2019

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

I saw this this afternoon on BillionGraves – 10 Ways to Honor Your Ancestors at the Cemetery on Memorial Day – BillionGraves Tombstone Tuesdays May 21, 2019: https://blog.billiongraves.com/2019/05/21/10-ways-to-honor-your-ancestors-at-the-cemetery-on-memorial-day/. For those not familiar, Memorial Day is a U. S. holiday celebrated … Continue reading →

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FindMyPastDNA $65 Father’s Day Sale Ends June 17, 2019

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

I saw on FindMyPastDNA https://www.findmypast.com/ancestry-dna-testing/ is offering a $65 USD ($85 CAD) Father’s Day Sale that ends June 17, 2019. They use LivingDNA to process the kits.

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GEDmatch reverses course — The Legal Genealogist

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

Law enforcement matching now opt-in only Informed consent is the essential underpinning of ethical DNA testing and results-sharing. All persons who test have the right to make their own individual choices about testing and about the uses to which their … Continue reading →

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MyHeritageDNA Adds Ancestry / Health Option $199; $59 Sale Extended June 2, 2019 for Regular DNA Test

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

Updated: May 21, 2019 – changed Regular DNA Test Sale end date to June 2, 2019, per MyHeritageDNA website. I was too busy yesterday dealing with other stuff to look at the major genealogy / DNA blogs I normally visit. … Continue reading →

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Travel as unique as your DNA with 23andMe and Airbnb – 23andMe

Posted on May 21, 2019 by

I saw this yesterday on 23andMe – Travel as unique as your DNA with 23andMe and Airbnb – 23andMe: https://blog.23andme.com/ancestry/travel-as-unique-as-your-dna-with-23andme-and-airbnb/. Your DNA offers much more than just insights into your origins, it may help you map out your next travel … Continue reading →

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