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High ROH - A Topic Covered in a Chapter of “The DNA Guide for Adoptees”
ROH is very tricky topic but one we need to get comfortable talking about. It can happen to anyone of any age from any background.
DNA Testing and Family Medical History: A Short Intro for Genealogists
There are a million ways to create a family medical history, and countless number of reasons to do it. Luckily, there are online resources to help you.
MTHFR - a new article on SELF.com lays out the facts
MTHFR presents a challenge, but that means we have an opportunity to educate and address the underlying reasons a person sought out MTHFR results in the first place.
“I Am Thankful That She Told Me the Truth When I Asked” - Christa’s Story of a DNA Surprise
The recorded re-telling of a painful and emotional experience of uncovering a DNA surprise is helpful for others to read. It supports and validates others who are going through the same thing, and it provides insight for the friends, family, and professionals who will be there alongside a person on their journey following the unexpected discovery.
Brianne Kirkpatrick Quoted in WebMD Magazine Articles on at Home DNA Testing
I recently spoke with Sonya Collins who writes for WebMD Magazine. I shared my thoughts and advice on at home DNA tests based on years of both personal and professional experience.
How Do You Know if an Online DNA Test Is Reliable?
How do you know if a DNA company you found online is reputable? And whether its results are reliable?
“Hey Brianne, Which Ancestry Test Do You Recommend?”
The number one question I get from family, friends, and colleagues is this: "Hey Brianne, which ancestry test do you recommend?"
Thoughts on Promethease
Make sure you are prepared to understand the results returned by an online tool such as Promethease.