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An Unwelcome DNA Surprise for a Devastated Dad: “I Just Found Out My Wife Was Unfaithful and My Kids Aren’t Mine”
Families are complicated, and family secrets are no longer locked away in the past.
Overview of Ancestry Tests - Honest Product Reviews Site
This website would be a great place to start if your main question is, "Which company should I choose to test with?"
Available: Presentations to You Group via Webinar
Do you know or belong to a group who might like to have a certified genetic counselor speak about 23andMe or another particular topic related to at-home genetic testing?
Rising Like the Phoenix: Mary’s DNA Surprise
Here is Mary's story. She deserves our acknowledgment for the strength it took for her to recount her heartaches and even greater respect for the ability to rise from them.
5 Things to Know About Promethease
Promethease is a literature retrieval system that compares raw DNA data to an online encyclopedia of genetics research called SNPedia. Here’s what you should know if you choose to use Promethease.
Gedmatch, Raw Data, and Solving Violent Crimes With Genetic Genealogy
A voluntary site created for genealogists called GEDmatch is the site law enforcement and others are using to solve crimes. Solving crimes has included finding suspected perpetrators and identifying victims.
Open Your at-Home DNA Alzheimer’s Report When You’re Already on the Phone With a Genetic Counselor
Panic doesn’t have to be part of the equation if you find out you have an elevated risk of developing alzheimer’s disease.
“Do You Wish You’d Never Done a DNA Test?” - Guest Post by Casey
Casey shares with us her DNA surprise, a shocking realization about herself and her connection with family that unfolded over time.
MyHeritage blog highlights 5 Tips for an Adoption-Related Search
Here's a guest post I wrote for the MyHeritage blog with my five top tips for an adoption-related search.
DNA Security: My Thoughts in the Wake of the Golden State Killer Case Development
The use of the genealogical DNA website called GEDmatch to solve a long history of crimes perpetrated by the Golden State Killer has a lot of people wondering, “Should I be concerned about the privacy and security of my DNA?”

