Podcasts about dna detectives

As distant cousins intertwined by Puerto Rican roots, Valerie Evans joins us to unravel the vibrant story of her dual Italian and Puerto Rican lineage. Our conversation traverses the multicultural neighborhoods of East Harlem, brushes through the historical cobblestones of Sannicandro di Bari and Salerno, and touches on the personal transformations ignited by a family accident and the consequential search for identity. Valerie's account of her mother's life and her quest to reveal her mysterious Southern Italian father's past sheds light on the intimate struggles many face in piecing together their family mosaic.The allure of ancestry pulls us deeper as Valerie shares her foray into DNA testing and genetic genealogy. Together, we navigate the complex web of DNA matches and the painstaking detective work of groups like DNA Detectives. Valerie's narrative is a testament to the persistence of those seeking to connect with their heritage, as she recounts the emotional journey that comes with sifting through the shadows of history to find oneself. Our guest's tenacity and the surprising connections she uncovers emphasize the shared human desire to know where we come from and the bonds that form through these discoveries.Rounding out our exploration, we reflect on the ways in which digital platforms and travel serve as conduits to cultural preservation and self-discovery. Valerie discusses the role of her website and BariAncestors.com in safeguarding Italian-American stories and the power of stepping onto ancestral soil. We also venture into the heart of Puerto Rico, examining its nuanced relationship with the U.S. and the island's transformation from a land of emigration to a tourist haven. Join us for this heartfelt episode as we celebrate the resilience and diversity of our family legacies while encouraging others to embrace the journey into their own past.https://www.valeriemevans.comhttps://www.instagram.com/italianataglancehttps://about.me/literanistaItalian Marketplace LLCOnline tee shirts, hoodies and more for ItaliansFarmers and NoblesRead about my research story and how to begin your family research.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showPurchase my book "Farmers and Nobles" here or at Amazon.

Please join Valerie and me as we talk about WARM, the Washington Adoption Reunion Movement. Warm was established in the 1970s to help adopted people reunite with family. Mentioned in the show: WARM: Front Page - WARM (warmsearch.org) warm@warmsearch.org 206-767-9510; applications available via email CUB: Concerned United Birthparents: Concerned United Birthparents Washington Digital Archives: Washington State Archives, Digital Archives Post | NCAP (ncap-us.org) Genealogy Search - Trace Your Ancestry Online (genealogybank.com) Historical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.com Ancestry.com 23andme.com DNA and Genealogy Tools to Grow Your Family Tree | GEDmatch Search Angel; a search angel is a person who will help you understand your DNA and genealogy connections for FREE. Please seek referrals and assistance with reputable people, as you are giving them personal information. DNA Detectives on Facebook is a good place to seek information and referrals. They are also a good place to find support. Where Adoptee Voices Meet – An Adoptee Centric Connect Group (adopteesconnect.com) There are many online support groups available also. One to consider is Adoption Trauma Network and its private group on Facebook. I am including a few other groups, but the best way to find a group is to enter your specific interest along with the words adoptee support in the search bar on facebook. There are also adoptees in IG, Tiktok and X, as well as Substack and other platforms. IKAA – Ikaa Home - Adoptees with Guatemalan Roots (guateroots.org) Intercountry Adoptee Voices on Facebook Thank you for listening to the podcast! Please leave a rating so others can find the show. The opinions of the host and their guests are just that, opinions. The host is not a lawyer or a therapist.

This week we're hearing about the mysterious world of eDNA, and what it can tell us about the animals visiting our homes. We'll also hear how you can look after the wildlife in your garden as the temperatures drop. Read more of our latest gardening news & sign up to our free gardening newsletter.

In our latest Ecotextile Talks podcast, Philip Berman catches up with John Murphy, Hohenstein's technical director for Europe, for an update on the company's testing and certification process for its new Oeko-Tex organic cotton standard that was launched in April. The new testing procedure has been created to verify the labelling of organic cotton textiles, but with additional criteria that meets with the stringent Oeko-Tex Standard 100. It claims to ensure that cotton samples contain less than 10% genetically modified material, comply with limits on hazardous chemicals including pesticide residues, and guarantees its organic origin down to farm level. Asked why he thinks the cotton industry needs a new organic label certification process, Murphy suggests that as the demand for organic has grown rapidly, so has the need to ensure that the labelling is reliable, particularly for consumers. “We saw a need from the industry for a new independent label for organic cotton,” he tells Ecotextile Talks, explaining that Hohenstein took its time to develop the process to make sure of its integrity and that it was trustworthy. In addition to the qualitative DNA analysis of the sample material (i.e. does a product contain genetically modified cotton, yes or no?), Murphy notes that a second important step involves quantification – determining the proportion of genetically modified cotton in a sample. The aim, he says, is not only to check production, but also to make sure the raw material is traceable throughout the supply chain. The result is a quantitative method of GMO testing, which, for the first time he says, allows for differentiation between contamination and purposeful addition of conventionally grown cotton. Pressed on the feasibility of this process, Murphy raises an important point around the delineation between contamination, which maybe is accidental, and that which is purposeful and potentially verging on the fraudulent. Asked how the testing manages to differentiate between those two processes, he clarifies that there is always slight contamination with cross-flying lint in production. “We're not trying to eliminate cross contamination – that's very, very difficult,” he says. “What we are trying to eliminate is suppliers who may dilute the organic cotton with conventional cotton to try to increase volumes and this test will differentiate between accidental contamination and genuine contamination. “We've set limits of less than 10% for accidental contamination. We'll look at this limit which has been set for now and see how relevant it is over time.” Subscribe to our podcasts and radio shows by following us on Apple, Google, Spotify and Amazon Music, to automatically get alerts when we launch a new Ecotextile Talks podcast

Full show notes, transcript and references online at GeneticsUnzipped.com Follow us on Twitter @GeneticsUnzipThis episode of Genetics Unzipped was written and presented by Kat Arney with audio production by Emma Werner and Sally Le Page.This podcast is produced by First Create the Media for the Genetics Society - one of the oldest learned societies dedicated to promoting research, training, teaching and public engagement in all areas of genetics.

Megyn Kelly is joined by CeCe Moore, Chief Genetic Genealogist at Parabon NanoLabs and founder of DNA Detectives, to talk about how DNA and genealogy helped lead to Idaho college murders suspect Bryan Kohberger's arrest, the genetic genealogy process and his father's involvement, the lengths the killer went to avoid leaving DNA at the crime scene, the possibility the killer used an alias in online chatrooms about the case, whether genetic genealogy can help solve the JonBenet Ramsey murder case, how "touch DNA" is used to develop a composite of the killer, how genealogy started to be used to solve crimes, the way 23andMe changed the way genetics could be used, other cases Moore has helped to solve, the future of genetic genealogy, and more.Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/MegynKellyTwitter: http://Twitter.com/MegynKellyShowInstagram: http://Instagram.com/MegynKellyShowFacebook: http://Facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Find out more information at: https://www.devilmaycaremedia.com/megynkellyshow

Laureen Pitman is a Baby Scoop Era adoptee, born and raised in the closed state of California. Laureen is the author of the memoir The Lies that Bind. She is active in the adoptee community, writing for her blog adoptionmytruth.com, participating in roundtables like The Red Couch Rebuttal, contributing to the anthology The Adoptee Survival Guide, and in other projects.  Mentioned in the podcast: California Adoptee Access laws: adopteerightslaw.com   Adoption Records (ca.gov) Please be aware that each county may have slightly different procedures and forms available for adoptees. California is a sealed state.  Waiver of Confidentiality: California requires adoptees and family members to file a waiver giving permission for contact to be included in the adoptees file. If the adoptee and a family member have both filed a waiver saying Yes, they agree to contact, the state is supposed to pass on the contact information.  Non-Identifying information: California adoptees can contact the county where their adoption took place or go through the Adoption Records portal listed above to request their redacted information.  Private Investigator: adoptees sometimes resort to hiring a private investigator to assist with searching for family members. This can be quite expensive. Always remember to check to see if the person is licensed, reputable investigator. You can go to bsis.ca.gov to check license status.  Ghost family/Kingdom: first coined by Betty Jean Lipton, this refers to the fantasy family created by adoptees as stand-ins for the family we have been separated from CUB, Concerned United Birthparents: a support group for parents and adoptees. concernedunitedbirthparents.org Commercial DNA companies: there are a number of commercial DNA companies that are useful for adoptees. They have DNA tests as well as subscription services for their databases. The largest company is Ancestry.com. 23andme.com is popular for medical information as well as matches. other companies include My Heritage, Gedmatch, and  Familytreedna   Search assistance: on Facebook, there are the DNA Detectives, the Search Squad, the Search Co-op. There are others, but these are the three I am familiar with. A search angel provides assistance for FREE.  Because there is a lot going on in the community right now with the SCOTUS announcement and conflation of adoption with abortion, and because this is going out on Mother's day, I am including the contact information for mental health hotlines. It is important that we be kind to ourselves and give ourselves permission to seek help when we need it.  National Mental Health Hotline | 866-903-3787 Mental health support: get help - Canada.ca Mental Health Helpline for Urgent Help - NHS (www.nhs.uk) Helplines - Immediate confidential free support | Mental Health Commission (mhc.wa.gov.au) Finding an adoptee competent therapist can be challenging. One source I have found is Growbeyondwords.com. I suggest asking specific questions to determine if a therapist is trauma competent. You can find support from the online adoptee community as well. Check out my earlier blog posts for lists of podcasts, and blogs.

Julie Ryan McGue is the author of the award winning memoir Twice a Daugher; a Search for Identity, Family and Belonging. To say her book is well-written does not convey how beautifully Julie communicates her journey as she navigates the complex emotional interactions involved in obtaining answers for herself and her twin sister. Julie Ryan Mcgue can be found on Facebook @juliemcguewrites, on Instagram @juliermcgue and on Twitter @juliermcgue Resources Catholic Charities: Catholic Charities provides post-adoption support to adoptees who were adopted through Catholic Charities Midwest Adoption Center: Midwest Adoption Center provides information and servces to people impacted by adoption and foster care in the state of Illinois A note on the term Search Angel: I have been told by a Search Angel who works with the Search Squad that, if a person assists an adopted person in their search for documents and information and the work is done for free, they are considered a Search Angel. If a person assists an adoptee and charges a fee, this is not considered a Search Angel, but, rather, a for profit investigator or intermediary. Like many terms associated with adoption, I think there is some confusion about the phrase Search Angel. If you are searching, or hope to search, be aware that there are free services available. Search Squad, the sister group to the Facebook page DNA Detectives, is a group of people trained in genetic genealogy who perform searches free of charge. They are vetted prior to being allowed to perform searches, and must complete training and an apprenticeship.

News You Can Use and Share MyHeritage announced a new filtering option for the DNA Matches page. You can filter based on any of their 2,114 Genetic Groups. Ancestry announced that it now has more than 1,400 regions offered between communities and ethnic regions in its DNA matches. The Society of Genealogists in London, the National Archives and Records Administration in Washington, DC, and The National Archives in Kew, Richmond (London) have all reopened with limited capacity and required reservations required. Findmypast introduces new and improved address search in census records. Findmypast has added new collections or new records to: Australia, Military Commemorative Rolls & Rolls of Honor; Kent Parish records; the 1939 Register; British Army, Royal Engineers; Coldstream Guards; Monmouthshire Parish records; Glamorganshire Parish records; Australia Inbound, Outward & Coastal Passenger Lists 1826-1972; Middlesex Poor Law records; Scots Guards' service records (WWII); Norfolk Churchyard and Memorial Images (browse); Scotland, Modern and Civil Births 1855-2019; Scotland, Modern and Civil Marriages 1855-2019; Scotland, Modern and Civil Deaths & Burials 1855-2021. Drew recaps three weeks of vast new and expanded collections at FamilySearch. DNA Segment with Diahan Southard Drew discusses with Diahan what the TiP report is on Family Tree DNA and how to use it. Cyndi Says Cyndi Ingle says that we shouldn't worry about what others are doing. Russia At a Glance Reference Guides Giveaway We are giving away two copies of Genealogical Publishing Company's at a glance reference guides. If you are interested, send us an email to genealogyguys@gmail.com by June 1st. Include RUSSIA in the header line and your name and mailing address in the body. We'll draw two winners after June 1st. Listener Email Floreen wrote to thank us for the Genealogy Connection interview with Drew Smith. Margaret wrote to update us on her work on Pointe Coupee, Louisiana plantation journal transcription records. She has a blog at https://lakeland-briarsplantationrecords.blogspot.com/ with details. Patrick shares his success locating family members in Iowa who “disappeared” after 1881. James wrote to share his frustration with delays with obtaining military records from the National Personnel Record Center. (The facility was closed for over a year with the pandemic and is now beginning to work to catch up.) Cindy couldn't locate her grandparents in the 1930 census. She reminds us all not to forget newspaper research. Terri is looking for an unknown father. Drew suggested using DNA testing and joining the Facebook group DNA Detectives for more help. Laura shares how MyHeritage helped her discover an uncle she never knew existed. We'd like to thank all our supporting Patreon members for their support. Your Patreon support helps us improve our technology and provide even more podcast content to you! You can join us for as little as $1 a month or as much as you'd like to contribute. Visit https://www.patreon.com/genealogyguys to get started. You should also tell your friends or your society about our free podcasts, our free blog, and our Genealogy Guys Learn subscription education website. Let us hear from you at genealogyguys@gmail.com. George and Drew are available for virtual presentations for your local society. Contact us at genealogyguys@gmail.com.

A newborn baby was kidnapped from the Hospital in Chicago. Paul Fronczak was kidnapped from a hospital in 1964, never to be seen again! His parents Dora and Chester Fronczak were devastated. BUT a year or so later a small boy was found and reunited with the Fronczak family. Fast forward to the modern-day and DNA solves this! Thanks to DNA Detectives lead by CeCe Moore and Genetic Geneology. BUT, more mysteries arise and so many more questions. The family of the kidnapper currently avoiding helping the victims find out what happened. 50 years of little to no answers. Paul Fronczak's book "The Foundling" answer many questions, but there is still more to learn. Did Lorraine Fountain kidnap the real Paul in 1964? Watch the video to learn more! Links about this case: https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/man-in-mich-idd-as-baby-taken-from-chicago-hospital-in-1964-report/2191119/https://www.cadillacnews.com/obituaries/kevin-ray-baty/article_ba2409d5-f36c-55b5-a7c2-8d70eae9541e.htmlhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32SEh8VO--k&t=2385sLeft Undone follows all the criminal cases that are shaking the news! The cases we follow dig deep and hard! Plus we throw in some sarcasm for the fun of it. Follow Left Undone, Incomplete Investigations for all the crime news you are interested in. WE started with the Lori Vallow, Chad Daybell case and boy is that a doozy! Make suggestions! What cases would you like Left Undone to follow!! Leave comments and hang out with us every Saturday morning for Live Talk at 10:30 pacific time! ~ KathrynSupport Left Unondel:www.paypal.me/katfshhwww.patreon.com/leftundonehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/LeftUndoneInstacart: https://instacart.oloiyb.net/Bmyb4GET YOU CHARLIE BROWN TREE AND SUPPORT LEFT UNDONE : https://www.amazon.com/shop/leftundoneBecome a LEFT UNDONE MEMBER! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcP74RUcUliZ5von9YOz-5Q/joinSubmit a case form: https://forms.gle/BZHJeFt735NUuGEd8Facebook Discussion-- please answer the questions to join: https://www.facebook.com/groups/566654583936656/?epa=SEARCH_BOXFACEBOOK FAN PAGE https://www.facebook.com/Left-Undone-106774647607376/Join us every Saturday Morning at 10:30 am for YouTube Liveemail: Kathry@Left-Undone.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEInstacart - Groceries delivered in as little as 1 hour. Free delivery on your first order over $35.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=XT4KSK9JBSQ8C)

CeCe Moore,Chief Genetic Genealogist at Parabon, Founder of The DNA Detectives, ABC News Consultant and, most recently, star of The Genetic Detective on ABC, shared the story behind her title with Women To Watch Media® on June 14, 2020.

Detective Edward Tacchi and his partner Detective Sandomir became the first DNA Detectives in the NYPD where they led both New York City and New York State in DNA arrests and indictments while working out of their Manhattan office. Detective Tacchi worked in the Special Victims unit putting many of the worst types of criminals behind bars.

Cancer rates vary wildly across the world, and we don’t know why. To solve this mystery, scientists are tracking down causes of cancer by the fingerprints they leave in the genome. Written and read by Kat Arney.  Produced by Graihagh Jackson. To read the story, visit mosaicscience.com If you like this story, we recommend Searching for a diagnosis: how scientists are untangling the mystery of developmental disorders by Linda Geddes.  Subscribe to our podcast: iTunes itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/mosai…id964928211?mt=2 RSS mosaicscience.libsyn.com/rss

Detective Edward Tacchi and his partner Detective Sandomir became the first DNA Detectives in the NYPD where they led both New York City and New York State in DNA arrests and indictments while working out of their Manhattan office. Detective Tacchi worked in Special Investigation putting many of the worst types of criminals behind bars.

Science Friction returns with a medical mystery story like none other. A genetic lottery. A chance encounter. A global quest. Science at the cutting edge. And one gutsy young guy.  

If you'd like to learn more about the rapidly expanding field of genetic genealogy, you're listening to the right show.  Joining us is DNA expert CeCe Moore, an investigative genetic genealogist whose work has helped to solve high profile crime cases and helped connect individuals of unknown parentage with their biological relatives.  You may be familiar with her from 20/20, Dr. Oz, 60 Minutes, and "Finding Your Roots".  In this episode, we ask:  * what is a genetic genealogist? (1:10) |  * what makes your work so unique and the results so fast compared to what law enforcement has done in the past with DNA? (1:42) |  * is the kind of DNA that is used in crime solving different than what everyday people submit to services like Ancestry.com and 23andMe? (2:35) |  * why has the public recently become so interested in using genetic genealogy to solve crimes? (3:08) |  * what is on the horizon with the field and its use in solving cold cases? (4:45) |  * how do you choose which cases you take on? (5:38) |  * does a DNA sample weaken over time? (6:36) |  * where does the best DNA come from? (8:01) |  * what is it like to meet with the families of the cold cases victims? (9:43) |  * what does it feel like to see the suspect in a photograph once you've found the match? (11:35) |  * what impact is this going to have on deterring violent criminals in the future? (13:08) |  * how difficult would it be for the average person who is interested in genealogy to help solve genetic genealogy mysteries? (14:01) |  * how has your work helping people find and reunite with their families (with 'foundlings') been different than your work with cold cases? (15:40) |  * how did your interest in genealogy change from learning about your own family to helping others learn about theirs? (16:52) |  * what advice do you have for people who want to determine their true parentage for DNA? where do they start? (19:33) |  * how has genetic genealogy become easier in the past few decades? (21:15) |  * what cases have had the most impact on you? (23:23) |  * do your 'foundling' cases typically have a happy ending? (25:26) |  * how is DNA going to be used to help identify bodies? (27:00) |  * do you ever give up on a case? (29:08) |  * what is your 'nobody told me' lesson? (31:24) |  * how can people contact you and learn more about genetic genealogy? (32:23) |  * You can learn about her work with the DNA Detectives by going to http://thednadetectives.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unexplained cancer outbreaks are happening around the world. But here's the mystery – why is the epidemic striking certain parts of the world, while others remain untouched? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at how, with the latest technology, teams of "DNA Detectives" are discovering surprising clues in the fight to cure cancer. Kim talks to Dr. Cullen Taniguchi of the MD Anderson Cancer Center who shares crucial, new information about the progress of the fight against cancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Unexplained cancer outbreaks are happening around the world. But here’s the mystery – why is the epidemic striking certain parts of the world, while others remain untouched? In this episode of Komando on Demand, Kim looks at how, with the latest technology, teams of "DNA Detectives" are discovering surprising clues in the fight to cure cancer. Kim talks to Dr. Cullen Taniguchi of the MD Anderson Cancer Center who shares crucial, new information about the progress of the fight against cancer.

Science Friction returns with a medical mystery story like none other. A genetic lottery. A chance encounter. A global quest. Science at the cutting edge. And one gutsy young guy.  

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke In this Blast from the Past episode: Lisa reprises a favorite research detour into vehicle forensics—to identify an old family car—and shares tips for creating short family history books like those she given as holiday gifts to loved ones. Hear letters from listeners on a special adoption discovery and a 1940 census mystery that now makes more sense. Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard weighs in with 4 reasons to take a DNA test, if you haven't taken the plunge yet. Genealogy Gems Editor Sunny Morton spotlights the current Genealogy Gems Book Club title, Murder in Matera. The vehicle forensics and family book segments originally appeared in Genealogy Gems Podcast episodes 18 and 13, respectively, and are being republished here for web audiences. MAILBOX: RICHARD ON THE 1940 CENSUS 1940 census tip: Listen in or read it on the . software helps genealogists organize and analyze their research discoveries. Free 14-day trial available. MAILBOX: ADOPTEE DISCOVERY , taken from a conversation between genetic genealogy experts Your DNA Guide Diahan Southard and CeCe Moore from DNA Detectives. Join our conversations on the . BONUS CONTENT for Genealogy Gems App . If you're listening through the Genealogy Gems app, your bonus content for this episode is an audio excursion with Lisa on an old railroad track up to a silver mine in the Colorado Rockies, an excursion she originally shared in Episode 18 of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, not now available online, and is being republished here exclusively for your enjoyment. The and is only $2.99 for GEM: MAKING FAMILY HISTORY BOOKS Genealogy Gems Podcast episode 2 with a segment on transcribing diaries was republished as . Qualities of a successful short family history book, from Lisa Louise Cooke The book conveys an overall theme. Start by reviewing all the available material you have. That will give you a good sense of what the time period was like for your ancestor. You'll also start to understand their goals, experiences, and emotions.  Ultimately a theme should begin to surface.  In the case of A Nurse In Training, I wanted to communicate my grandmother as a young woman taking on a new adventure away from home that ultimately led to this warm, caring woman's successful career as a nurse. I also tucked a bonus subplot in there of how she just happened to meet her husband at the same time! You don't need every scrap of research and every photo to get this theme across. It's your job to be a sharp editor and to pick out the critical pieces. You want the words and photographs that clearly communicate your theme to the reader. #2. The book can be read in one sitting. Like it or not, if it takes too long read, they probably won't.  Strive to create a book that doesn't look intimidating.  I create books that are ten to twenty double sided pages.  People will be willing to pick up a thinner book off the coffee table.  If it's well done they'll find that all of a sudden they've finished the entire book without wanting to put it down.  The final goal is that they will walk away with a real sense of having gotten to know that ancestor. #3. It contains the best of the best of what you have. This goes back to conveying the theme and being a strict editor.  My grandma had many funny stories, but there just wasn't room for all of them.  I picked the best of the best.  Anyone who reads the book should hopefully come away with the fact that she had a sense of humor and could laugh at herself.  So keep the content of your book focused, full of graphics and photos, and including the best of the best.  If you can capture their interest in the first three pages, you'll have them for the entire book. #4. There are lots of photos and graphics. A picture is definitely worth a thousand words.  Since the number of words in this size book will be limited, photographs will be your best friend.  If you're lacking in family photos, many of my previous podcasts will give you countless ideas for locating associated photos.  In A Nurse In Training I included scanned images of skating rink tickets, programs and announcements from my grandma's scrapbook, and journal pages in my grandmother's own hand.  These types of items really add texture and interest to your book, as well as help the reader to see that you've really done your homework. #5. Keep it in chronological order. This may seem obvious, but it's easy to get side tracked and start going back and forth in time.  Believe me, for the reader's sake keep things in chronological order. You as the researcher know this information backwards and forwards, but this is probably your reader's first exposure to it.  Be gentle with them and keep it straight forward and simple.  Your reader will thank you. #6. You choose only high-quality images and printing. High quality glossy pages, good image quality and a hard cover binding all shout to the reader “I'm worth your time, read me!”  For example, I found a drawing of Dameron Hospital where my grandmother worked, but it was a low quality image and didn't translate well in the book.  As much as I wanted to include it, I ended up leaving it out. I'm glad I did; it wasn't critical to the book and there were other ways to communicate the hospital to the reader. Start creating fabulous, irresistible videos about your family history with . You don't need special video-editing skills: just drag and drop your photos and videos, pick a layout and music, add a little text and voila! You've got an awesome video! Try this out for yourself at .   MyHeritage.com is the place to make connections with relatives overseas, particularly with those who may still live in your ancestral homeland. : it's free to get started. 4 REASONS TO RSVP YOUR DNA INVITATION with I used to think that economics was just a series of numbers and calculations that helped to gauge the future growth of companies and countries. In a word: boring. But that was before I discovered that you can study the economics of people and essentially use math to describe human behavior, and therefore in some ways make that behavior more predictable. This is of course especially intriguing to my current situation as the parent of a teenager, a pre-teen, and a daughter. Teenagers especially are always talking about the things that “everyone else has,” a phenomenon that Malcom Gladwell, one of these interesting people-economists, describes as the “tipping point.” He says that the tipping point is “the moment of critical mass, the threshold, the boiling point.” For my kids it's everything from the point at which a party becomes fun to doing everything that is humanly possible to procure a fidget-spinner (if you don't know what that is, ask the nearest 11 year old). In DNA testing in the United States, that tipping point is now. We have reached the point where most genealogists at least have the passing notion that genetics can be useful in genealogy. Most genealogists (I would guess 85%) who attend the lectures I give have already had at least one DNA test completed. Let's stop for just one minute and recognize how incredible that is! Not too long ago I was still trying to convince people that this was a good idea and that you didn't have to dig up your ancestors to do it! But now we have scores of genealogists who have not only tested themselves, but have convinced half their family to test as well! This got me thinking though, who are those people who haven't tested? And why not? One category of people sans DNA test are those who have full pedigree charts. I have heard many of them say that they don't see the need to do DNA testing since they have most of their lines “way back.” To those with the blessing of ancestors who kept better records than mine, I am offering four reasons why you should RSVP to your invitation to DNA test. Record. First and foremost, your DNA is a record. Just as you have obtained birth certificates and marriage licenses for your ancestors, your DNA is a unique record. It does represent you and your family in a way that no other record can. It is a document of your genetic history, and should be preserved. Further, while you may doubt the ability of your DNA to shed light on your current genealogy, don't underestimate the contribution it might make in the future. Second Cousins. And third cousins, and fourth cousins, etc. Having your DNA tested means you can see a biological connection between you and other relatives that have had tested. For many, the idea of meeting or forming relationships with distant cousins is not appealing. But even if you have no intention of attending DNA family reunions or even in corresponding with these relatives, there is something reassuring about seeing them there on your match list. There is a certain thrill that comes with recognizing the connection between you and someone else. A connection that may not add any new names to your tree, but it helps you feel a deeper connection to your ancestor, and a greater appreciation for your biology. Verify. Which brings me to the next point. Seeing these cousins on your list can actually help verify the genealogy you have already collected and documented. It helps to reassure you that you have made the right steps along the way, and may help you gain additional resources about your relative through their descendants that you find on your match list. Resources that can help turn that ancestor from a name on a chart, to a story and a life worth preserving. Philanthropy. The last reason to go ahead and have your DNA tested is to help others. If you have been lucky enough to fill in most of the blanks on your tree, you can help others do the same by simply having your DNA tested. Your DNA provides a link to your tree that might be just what someone needs to overcome a brick wall in their family history. So, if you have been hanging out on the outskirts of DNA testing because you feel like your tree is full enough without it, remember to RSVP to your invitation to be DNA tested, and join the party! GENEALOGY GEMS BOOK CLUB: A FAMILY HISTORY MURDER MYSTERY! by journalist Helene Stapinski. A story of poverty and power, love, tragic decisions, and a courageous and desperate woman's leap for a new life across the ocean. continues to unravel a past Helene explored in her fantastic first family history memoir, . Find a whole list of fabulous family history-inspired reading at the Lisa Louise Cooke uses and recommends family history software. From within RootsMagic, you can search historical records on FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com. RootsMagic is now fully integrated with Ancestry.com, too: you can sync your RootsMagic trees with your Ancestry.com trees and search records on the site.   Visit Keep your family history research, photos, tree software files, videos and all other computer files safely backed up with , the official cloud-based computer backup system for Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems. Learn more at . GEM: VEHICULAR FORENSICS: Updated links, tips and resources Here's the original photo of my grandma next to her father's car:  The original zoomed in image of the license plate: The license plate with the "alternative light source" applied: Since I first published this episode, iGoogle has gone away. Websites for identifying old cars: From : “Veteran cars were manufactured before 1903, vintage cars were made between 1903 and 1933, and classic cars are considered to be vehicles manufactured from 1933 until fifteen years ago.” Learn more about ArchiveGrid in (Genealogy Gems Premium subscription required) and in this blog post: by Lisa Louise Cooke for Google searches and even YouTube: “ on YouTube More updated resources:  “ and TIP: Remember that you may be able to make great discoveries IN old photos with your photo editing software (even just with whatever free software is on your computer): 1. Open up the photo editing software 2. Open the photograph in question in the program 3. Use the trim feature to zoom in on the license plate—or whatever feature you want to focus on 4. Zoom in to make it easier to see 5. Try using both the Brightness and Contrast feature of your program in combination until you achieve a favorable result 6. Apply Auto Sharpen for further detail “Motor Trends” by Family Tree Magazine, by Maureen Taylor is your ultimate guide to identifying old objects in pictures to help you learn more about your family history.   PROFILE AMERICA:   PRODUCTION CREDITS Lisa Louise Cooke, Host and Producer Sunny Morton, Editor Diahan Southard, Your DNA Guide, Content Contributor Hannah Fullerton, Production Assistant Lacey Cooke, Service Manager

If there is a door, walk through it. Otherwise it is just a wall. This bit of encouragement comes from a life coach I interviewed on my podcast. She encourages people to embrace change and push past their fear of the unknown. In other words, walk through the door. Valley mom Paula Wichterman walked through the door and it changed her life. Wichterman is well-known in philanthropy circles. She is on the Phoenix Heart Ball committee and takes part in many other charitable causes. Formerly a bank executive, Wichterman left her full-time career to spend more time with her husband and children and explore entrepreneurial endeavors (including a jewelry line called Sugar Mama Jewels). She had a full life. A successful life. A life she was able to control. But a door was about to open for her in a most unexpected way. Forty-four years ago, Wichterman was born in South Carolina but given up for adoption as an infant. Hers was a closed adoption, so no details about her biological parents were known. She was adopted by a loving couple in Greenville, South Carolina. Her father was a minister and her mother was a nurse. Wichterman had a great childhood. Fast-forward to last year, when Wichterman and her children were watching TV and saw a commercial for ancestry.com. Her boys encouraged her to take a chance and find out more about her roots. She had no idea that this simple test would open a door to finding her biological parents. “This was like careening down a highway with no steering wheel,” Wichterman said. “It's like being out of control, and I don't like that feeling.” The test at ancestry.com provided a piece of a puzzle about her DNA, and the opportunity to see if any others were a match. She posted in a closed Facebook group called “DNA Detectives” and received a message from a so-called search angel named Maria who was willing to help. Maria, by the way, does all of this in her spare time — for free. Apparently she is good at what she does. Maria quickly narrowed down the search and found Wichterman's biological parents. As this story took several emotional twists and turns, Wichterman would find out that her biological father, Terry, never knew she existed. He had no idea that his girlfriend from so many years ago had been pregnant. And that the baby — their baby — was given up for adoption. All of this came as a shock. Still, he welcomed a meeting with open arms. Wichterman and her husband traveled to South Carolina to meet her biological father. As they anxiously rode down the escalator in the airport, not knowing what to expect, they got a glimpse of something truly special. Terry and his big extended family stood there waiting with a bundle of pink balloons and signs that read, “It's a Girl!” The moment was captured on a video that later went viral. Wichterman who is, in her words, “not much of a crier,” broke down in tears. The reception was one of true acceptance and love. Quickly she would learn a lot about the father she never knew. He builds custom Harleys. And he had no children — that is, until this moment. At 62, Terry is celebrating Father's Day for the first time. Not only did he find out that he's a father, but he is also a grandfather. (Paula has two boys, and there is a striking resemblance.) In one of their many long phone conversations, he shared with his daughter, “I feel like a piece of me was broken off and I've just gotten it back.” Her journey would not have happened without the love and encouragement of her adoptive parents, without help from Maria, the selfless search angel, and without the willingness to walk through an open door. I invited Wichterman on my podcast, Carey Peña Reports, to share the story, because to me it represents all that can happen when we overcome our fears and take chances. If we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and to explore possibilities, life can become so much more rewarding. For Paula Wichterman, this was a journey to find out more about her life. She opened up — on our podcast and on social media — to share the hope and courage that her story represents. “Raising kids is hard, marriage is great and hard. There were so many opportunities for me to quit, and I really, sometimes, wanted to,” she said of her search for answers. “Sometimes you don't get the story you want. Sometimes you don't get the pink balloons. But you can get that inner peace.” The post DNA Detective Delivers a Prayer With Paula Wichterman appeared first on Inspired Media 360 TV - Inform | Inspire | Engage.

The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke Episode #203 This episode features a special interview with renowned Canadian expert Dave Obee. He shares his favorite tips on researching the Canadian census—his insights are fascinating whether you have Canadian ancestors or not! Also in this episode: an inspiring adoption discovery, DNA testing news at 23andMe, a tip for incorporating family history into a wedding, and a brand-new resource that can finally help you solve one of genealogy's most perplexing questions. NEWS: ATLAS OF HISTORICAL COUNTY BOUNDARIES UPDATE   LINK: NEWS: 23andME DNA TEST UPDATES for the full news and Diahan's comments MORE recent DNA news: for the full story, with comments and step-by-step instructions on updated myOrigins tool Get help with DNA testing at both these sites with these quick reference guides by Diahan Southard:       NEW! GENEALOGY GIANTS GUIDE by Genealogy Gems Editor Sunny Morton to watch the presentation that inspired this guide: a popular RootsTech 2017 lecture comparing the four major genealogy records websites: Ancestry.com, FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com.   LINK:   Available in or format This comprehensive quick reference guide explains: How knowing about all four websites can improve your family history research How the sites stack up when it comes to the numbers of historical records, names in trees, DNA profiles, site users, site languages and subscription costs Unique strengths of each website and cautions for using each What to keep in mind as you evaluate record content between sites Geographic record strengths: A unique table has an at-a-glance comparison for 30+ countries How to see what kinds of records are on each site without subscribing How family trees are structured differently at these websites—and why it matters Privacy, collaboration and security options at each site How DNA testing features differ at the two websites that offer it What you can do with free guest accounts at each website Subscription and free access options   MAILBOX: LIZ ON FINDING CHUCK'S BIRTH FAMILY to learn more about Diahan Southard's genetic genealogy video tutorials—and a special discount price for Genealogy Gems fans. LINK TO: https://www.yourdnaguide.com/genealogy-gems-dna-tutorial Lisa Louise Cooke uses and recommends family history software. From within RootsMagic, you can search historical records on FamilySearch.org, Findmypast.com and MyHeritage.com. In the works: soon RootsMagic will be fully integrated with Ancestry.com, too: you'll be able to sync your RootsMagic trees with your Ancestry.com trees and search records on the site. Keep your family history research, photos, tree software files, videos and all other computer files safely backed up with e, the official cloud-based computer backup system for Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems. Learn more at   MAILBOX: THANKS FOR 1940 CENSUS TIPS Kate Eakman shares tips for understanding the 1940: or to them on Genealogy Gems Podcast episode 201 MAILBOX: WEDDING TIP Before a wedding: start an online family tree and invite each family member to add what they know!  Go to:   Our sponsor for this episode: StoryWorth Give Mom the gift of StoryWorth this Mother's Day Visit to get $20 off Visit: INTERVIEW: DAVE OBEE Continuing our celebration of Canada's 150th birthday! is an internationally-renowned Canadian journalist, historian and genealogist. Dave is a columnist for Internet Genealogy and Your Genealogy Today (formerly Family Chronicle). Dave has also written about family history for Canada's History and Your Family Tree in the United Kingdom.   Put Dave's books on your shelf: Canadian census tips from Dave Obee: The 1901 census is his favorite because it says for the first time where people had come from He starts his searches on Ancestry.ca but census databases are free to search on Marital status may not have been totally accurate. They only captured single or married or windowed. Divorced was not captured. There are two different types of enumerations: de facto and de jure, and the rules were different. This means your ancestor could be enumerated in multiple locations Lisa Louise Cooke Googled the Canadian Census Enumerator Instructions for 1901:   More on Canada genealogy research: Claire Banton in Our Sponsors: Start creating fabulous, irresistible videos about your family history with Animoto.com. You don't need special video-editing skills: just drag and drop your photos and videos, pick a layout and music, add a little text and voila! You've got an awesome video! Try this out for yourself at .  is the place to make connections with relatives overseas, particularly with those who may still live in your ancestral homeland. : it's free to get started. BONUS CONTENT for Genealogy Gems App Users If you're listening through the Genealogy Gems app, your bonus content for this episode is EXTRA special! It's an exclusive conversation between Your DNA Guide and Cece Moore of DNA Detectives on researching adoption or unknown parentage. Don't miss it! The and is only $2.99 for . GENEALOGY GEMS BOOK CLUB Our featured genealogy book club author this month is Miss Fannie Flagg! by Fannie Flagg Read more tips on discovering the historical context of your ancestor's lives: PRODUCTION CREDITS Lisa Louise Cooke, Host and Producer Sunny Morton, Editor Diahan Southard, Your DNA Guide, Content Contributor Lacey Cooke, Service Manager Vienna Thomas, Associate Producer

This episode: I talk with Dr. Rob Dunn about his team's research into determining where a dust sample comes from based on the microbes present in it! Download Episode (12.6 MB, 13.7 minutes)Show notes:News item/Journal Paper The Dunn lab Books Other interesting stories: Certain gut bacteria could help animals feed on new foods (paper) Potential for engineering our own microbiome Bacteria could help clean up radioactivity at Fukushima Bacteria could make better fruit fly traps (paper) Acid-resistant bacterium could help with stomach infections (paper) Post questions or comments here or email to bacteriofiles at gmail dot com. Thanks for listening! Subscribe at iTunes, check out the show at Twitter or Facebook

DNA: it's the genetic information that makes plants and animals what we are. Most of the time when you hear about it in the context of food, it's to do with breeding. But in this short episode, we bring you two DNA detective stories that show how genetic analysis can rewrite the history of agriculture and fight food fraud—at least some of the time. Listen now to hear how preserved DNA from an underwater site off the coast of Britain is helping paint a picture of how hunter gatherers in Northern Europe might first have experienced the wonders of agriculture, by trading kernels of exotic, domesticated Near Eastern wheat over long distances. We'll also explore DNA's role in some controversial accusations of food fraud and introduce you to the mysterious publication that defines the official standards of identity for food ingredients. And, finally, we squeeze in a short trip to Dublin's Science Gallery, to talk to chef Clare Anne O'Keefe about a dish that was entirely inspired by Gastropod! EPISODE NOTES“Britain Imported Wheat 2,000 Years before Growing It” Listen to Cynthia's mini-podcast for Scientific American on the surprising results from DNA testing of an underwater archaeological site in the English Channel, as reported in the paper “Sedimentary DNA from a submerged site reveals wheat in the British Isles 8000 years ago,” published in the journal Science. In a blog post reviewing the findings, archaeobotanist Dorian Fuller speculates that these early grains “would have been symbolically charged as exotica much like spices in much later times.”“Waiter, I'll have the Gastropod special!” To accompany Nicky's recent public event—a conversation with Ross Golden-Bannon at the Science Gallery, Dublin, called “A Plateful of Food Culture”—chef Clare Anne O'Keefe created a special dish to serve in the Science Gallery cafeteria, incorporating a variety of ideas and foods we've featured on Gastropod! She used potatoes, seaweed, and subnatural foods, and mixed history and science on the plate. Listen to our episode to hear Clare Anne describe the meal. The Gastropod special, photographed by its creator, Chef Clare Anne O'Keefe.“How Not to Test a Dietary Supplement” Check out Nicky's piece for The New Yorker‘s Elements blog for more on the New York State Attorney General's attempt to crack down on alleged dietary supplement fraud, the International Barcode of Life database, the United States Pharmacopeial Convention, and why this particular case of DNA detective work is likely to be an ongoing story… The post DNA Detectives appeared first on Gastropod. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.