Gwilym of the Many Conquests and the Smooth-Talking Gene
[PLEASE NOTE: The Onion is a satirical site meant for ENTERTAINMENT and social commentary purposes only. The following study is NOT real!] The Onion, an infamous mock news site has a (surprisingly...
View ArticleThe Genomics Law Report Addresses the ACCP’s Call for Regulation of DTC...
Another great article from the Genomics Law Report (if you aren’t already reading this new blog, you should be) – “Is the ACCP’s Call for Greater Governmental Regulation of DTC Genetics...
View ArticleThe World of Genetic Genealogy and DTC Genetic Testing Never Sleeps…
In the past week there have been so many articles and posts about either genetic genealogy or DTC genetics that I’m writing them up as a summary post rather than individually. The New York Times...
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New Issue of the Journal of Genetic Genealogy
Whit Athey has announced publication of the Fall 2009 issue of the Journal of Genetic Genealogy. This is Whit’s last issue as Editor, and I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to him and...
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Columbia Professor Alondra Nelson Reviews The PBS Series “Faces of America”
In October 2008, I reviewed an article by Dr. Alondra Nelson in the journal Social Studies of Science entitled “Bio Science: Genetic Genealogy Testing and the Pursuit of African Ancestry†(Social...
View ArticleAmerican Society of Human Genetics Publishes Updated Genetic Ancestry Testing...
Today at noon, the American Society of Human Genetics lifted an embargo on “Inferring Genetic Ancestry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications (pdf),” which will be published in the May 14th issue...
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How Neanderthal Are You?
On May 6, 2010, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany presented the world with a draft of the genome sequence of the Neanderthal (press release here (pdf) and full...
View ArticleAdditional Native American Haplogroup Discovered by Genetic Genealogists
Robert Estes of DNAeXplain announces the discovery of a previously-undiscovered Native American haplogroup. Up to the current point, research had found only two Y-DNA haplogroups in the Native peoples...
View ArticleNew Report for the Department of Defense Recommends Genomic Sequencing of Troops
An independent group of scientists has recommended that the Department of Defense (“DoD”) obtain and sequence the genomes of members of the military. JASON, a group of between 30 and 60 scientists and...
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The Genetic Genealogist Named a Top Blog for 2013!
Thanks to Miriam at AnceStories, I learned today that The Genetic Genealogist was named one of the 25 Top Genealogy Blogs by Internet Genealogy! Congrats to Miriam as well, who was also named one of...
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Genetic Genealogy in the News: A 10,000 Word Article at MATTER
Published today at MATTER is “Uprooted,” an in-depth look at genetic genealogy and DNA testing. The article contains numerous quotes from several names you’ll recognize, including CeCe Moore and me....
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Announcing “How-To DNA”– A Multimedia How-To Guide for Genetic Genealogy!
Announcing the launch of the world’s first multimedia how-to website for genetic genealogists! How-To DNA (www.howtodna.com) is your how-to guide for genetic genealogy! The site will have short...
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GUEST POST – What a Difference a Phase Makes
The following is a guest post by Ann Turner, founder of the of the GENEALOGY-DNA mailing list at RootsWeb and co-author (with Megan Smolenyak) of “Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Genetic Tests to...
View ArticleNew Issue of the Journal of Genetic Genealogy
Whit Athey has announced publication of the Fall 2009 issue of the Journal of Genetic Genealogy. This is Whit’s last issue as Editor, and I’d like to extend my sincere appreciation to him and all...
View ArticleColumbia Professor Alondra Nelson Reviews The PBS Series “Faces of America”
In October 2008, I reviewed an article by Dr. Alondra Nelson in the journal Social Studies of Science entitled “Bio Science: Genetic Genealogy Testing and the Pursuit of African Ancestry†(Social...
View ArticleAmerican Society of Human Genetics Publishes Updated Genetic Ancestry Testing...
Today at noon, the American Society of Human Genetics lifted an embargo on “Inferring Genetic Ancestry: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications (pdf),” which will be published in the May 14th issue...
View ArticleHow Neanderthal Are You?
On May 6, 2010, the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany presented the world with a draft of the genome sequence of the Neanderthal (press release here (pdf) and full...
View ArticleAdditional Native American Haplogroup Discovered by Genetic Genealogists
Robert Estes of DNAeXplain announces the discovery of a previously-undiscovered Native American haplogroup. Up to the current point, research had found only two Y-DNA haplogroups in the Native peoples...
View ArticleNew Report for the Department of Defense Recommends Genomic Sequencing of Troops
An independent group of scientists has recommended that the Department of Defense (“DoD”) obtain and sequence the genomes of members of the military. JASON, a group of between 30 and 60 scientists and...
View ArticleThe Genetic Genealogist Named a Top Blog for 2013!
Thanks to Miriam at AnceStories, I learned today that The Genetic Genealogist was named one of the 25 Top Genealogy Blogs by Internet Genealogy! Congrats to Miriam as well, who was also named one of...
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