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The End of an Era: Uploads at MyHeritage MyHeritage is apparently securing their DNA database in response to the FBI using it in the Idaho murder investigation.

submitted 12 days ago • 3 comments

ALL-NEW class! Ethnicity estimates are popular, yet they are often maligned as inaccurate or even quack science.  Are they reliable?  Join me for a deep dive into the science behind ethnicity estimates to understand how they work and which are most accurate. Register today! bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents

submitted 14 days ago • 1 comment

I came across this guide (from my kids’ elementary school) while going through some old papers. Some people never outgrow bullying, as my encounter at #rootstech2025 reminded me. #ethicspanel #FIGG #meangirls

submitted 32 days ago • 0 comments

She’s broken. #catsofbluesky

submitted 43 days ago • 0 comments

How Are Our Databases Doing? There are now more than 53 million tested DNA kits, and growth has been steady for the past 5 years.

submitted 48 days ago • 0 comments

Q: "How do you respond to Governor Newsom?" Sen. Van Hollen: "I think Americans are tired of elected officials or politicians who are all finger to the wind...Anybody who can't stand up for the Constitution and the right of due process doesn't deserve to lead."

submitted 51 days ago • 1224 comments

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submitted 64 days ago • 0 comments

Reminder: All People Had To Do Was Fill In A Little Oval Next To The Smart Black Lady’s Name.

submitted 65 days ago • 410 comments

Trump admits illegally deporting a legal resident “by mistake” and says he can’t bring the US resident home because he’s not in the US any longer. www.theatlantic.com/politics/arc...

submitted 70 days ago • 1 comment

“Ethnicity estimates” get a bad rap because the science is complex, but I love explaining it to laypeople! This new class (April 8 & 9) will help you understand your #DNA estimates & use them in your #geneticgenealogy work. Let's spark some lightbulbs! Register: tixoom.app/thednageek

submitted 72 days ago • 0 comments

“Preventing wars is cheaper than fighting them.” www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/o...

submitted 73 days ago • 0 comments

Right now, there’s an important race happening that will shape the Wisconsin Supreme Court for the next 10 years. Judge Susan Crawford is ready to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of all Wisconsinites. Make a plan to vote early today — don’t wait until April 1st: wisdems.org/vote

submitted 77 days ago • 828 comments

23andMe Is Reorganizing. It’s Okay. 23andMe has declared bankruptcy, but now is not the time for genealogists to panic. As a publicly traded company, it will be many months before a resolution is clear. In the meantime, our data has the same protections as before.

submitted 77 days ago • 0 comments

This OPSEC Special Bulletin went out to the Pentagon during the same time period that SECDEF was using an unauthorized Signal chat. You can’t make this shit up.

submitted 77 days ago • 238 comments

23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. Many have asked whether I plan to delete my kits. My answer is: not yet. Under CA law, we’ll have that right a week or month from now, so I am going to wait & see. Each of you should consider what’s best for you, your family, and your own comfort level.

submitted 78 days ago • 1 comment

There’s a small army of genealogists who identify unknown soldiers’ remains so they can be returned to their families. The draft dodger fired them. Call your congresspeople and make some noise for our fallen heroes. #nosoldierleftbehind

submitted 92 days ago • 0 comments

THROWBACK THURSDAY! How important is your genetic privacy? Sometimes, the right DNA kit & a few simple steps can identify #health traits like #cysticfibrosis in complete strangers. This post can help you can make decisions about your #geneticprivacy. buff.ly/4hYJ9cA #health #chromosomebrowser

submitted 96 days ago • 0 comments

Will you be at RootsTech next week? I would love for you to stop by the BanyanDNA booth in the expo hall (#1425) to chat about DNA, genealogy, and all of the things! Oh, and I've got swag. 😉

submitted 101 days ago • 0 comments