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The other side of the story...The following is a guest post by Alice Plebuch demonstrating the potential of #DNA testing. When Alice first contacted me about two and a half years ago with the beginning of this incredible tale, I knew that the answer was just waiting to be discovered one day through genetic #genealogy . Many of you may have heard part of her family's story already, but I thought it only made sense for Alice to share it from the beginning through to its completion since it was her DNA test that started the unravelling of this mystery and her persistence that, finally, led to the resolution. (The final piece of evidence just arrived this week and, with it, the confirmation needed by Alice's #family to confirm the #babyswitch and finally share their story.)﻿

The following is a guest post by Alice Plebuch demonstrating the potential of DNA testing. When Alice first contacted me about two and a half years ago with the beginning of this incredible tale, I knew that the answer was ju...

Responsible genealogists adhere to high standards of proof in their research, in the evidence that they present and in the conclusions they reach. I strongly believe that genetic genealogists should as well. When we make clai...

This upcoming Tuesday is the last episode of season two of "Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates, Jr." Fortunately, for all of us genetic genealogy enthusiasts, the theme for this episode is DNA! I will be making an app...

by Finding Your Roots Genetic Genealogy Consultant, CeCe Moore The episode that aired last week with Carole King, Alan Dershowitz and Tony Kushner did not include any DNA research, but that doesn’t mean that I hesitated to delve into their genetic genealogy. In fact, a short segment featuring Alan is included in the special DNA-themed …

Hello CeCe - just seen your picture - would have loved to be at the Conference. I have tested withc23 and me now at your suggestion. Hoping to go to Dublin in June - will meet Paddy Waldron again and see locations where my roots are. Keep doing the good job - you are helping many people! Anthea Ring ( UK ).﻿

by Finding Your Roots Genetic Genealogy Consultant, CeCe Moore Sometimes no matter how hard I try, with so little time to research, I just can’t come up with a good DNA-related story angle for certain guests. That is pretty much the case for last week’s episode. This typically happens when the DNA supports the genealogical …

An adopted person can -- sometimes -- be fortunate enough to find the identity of their biological mother and father through one of the major commercial DNA tests available today. And they can potentially learn quite a lot from it....

We are participating in a Finding Your Roots webinar for PBS today. It is for educators, but all are welcome to join. It is at 3:30pm Pacific (2 hours!) Dr. Gates will be sharing stories and one of the producers, Sabin Streeter and I will join in too. #genealogy#DNA ﻿

Technology has made it easier than ever to retrace our ancestry and uncover fascinating insights into our past. No one knows this better than Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Harvard scholar and host of PBS’ Finding Your Roots series. Join PBS and Dr. Gates for a LIVE look into how science and storytelling come together to reveal the rich histories of his guests. You'll also learn strategies for integrating classroom-ready social studies and science r...