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OMG science
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA

Neanderthal DNA in modern humans originated from a limited number of individuals during a brief interaction period between 50,500 and 43,000 years ago.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
6 months ago

Studies pin down exactly when humans and Neanderthals swapped DNA

Neanderthal DNA in modern humans originated from a limited number of individuals during a brief interaction period between 50,500 and 43,000 years ago.
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Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I think we brought the wrong one home': one mother's search to find her lost son

Sue's family used Ancestry kits to uncover a shocking family truth that ignited an obsessive quest for answers about their sibling's identity.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago
Writing

My Whole Life, I Embraced My Latina Identity. Then I Took A DNA Test That Changed Everything.

Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I think we brought the wrong one home': one mother's search to find her lost son

Sue's family used Ancestry kits to uncover a shocking family truth that ignited an obsessive quest for answers about their sibling's identity.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

My Whole Life, I Embraced My Latina Identity. Then I Took A DNA Test That Changed Everything.

Ancestry DNA results can profoundly change one's understanding of family heritage and identity, revealing unexpected ethnic backgrounds.
Personal genealogical inquiries can unearth significant, sometimes shocking details about ancestry that reshape family narratives.
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#genealogy
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Poker

36 Earth-Shattering Family Secrets People Uncovered Later In Life That Messed With Their Minds

fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago
Poker

36 Earth-Shattering Family Secrets People Uncovered Later In Life That Messed With Their Minds

more#genealogy
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Do you have a family?': midlife with no kids, ageing parents and no crisis

The article explores the complex emotions surrounding the tradition of exhuming family members' remains in a modern context.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

We can't step back in time: a new book about eco anxiety and climate change

Alice Mah's book reflects on personal and ecological debts, illustrating how understanding our past can shape a more responsible future.
#dna-testing
fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago
Web frameworks

"Nobody Ever Told Them That Vital Bit Of Info": People Who Took DNA Tests Are Sharing The Completely Shocking Truths They Have Discovered About Themselves

fromIndependent
2 months ago
SF parents

Luke O'Neill: I sent my saliva to 23andMe and got some interesting genetic results. So did 15 million other people - so why is the company in trouble?

fromBuzzFeed
9 months ago
Web frameworks

"Nobody Ever Told Them That Vital Bit Of Info": People Who Took DNA Tests Are Sharing The Completely Shocking Truths They Have Discovered About Themselves

fromIndependent
2 months ago
SF parents

Luke O'Neill: I sent my saliva to 23andMe and got some interesting genetic results. So did 15 million other people - so why is the company in trouble?

more#dna-testing
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Italy Was One of the Easiest EU Countries to Get a Second Citizenship-and It Just Got a Lot Harder

Italy has tightened citizenship requirements. Applicants must now have an Italian parent or grandparent, pass a language test, and attend an in-person interview.
Juventus
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Scientists discover a 'hidden chapter' in human evolution

Modern human evolution is more intricate than previously understood, involving at least two ancestral populations influencing genetic makeup.
#history
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago
Left-wing politics

Staples: The Black identity in Kamala Harris' Jamaican roots

Millions of Black Americans are descended from slaveholders, revealing complex family histories that intertwine race and identity.
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Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

15 People Who Kept Secrets Under Wraps Their Whole Life...Only For The Beans To Spill After Their Death

Some ancestors' secrets are uncovered through ancestry sites, revealing hidden families and past relationships.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Are Sharing Their Wildest Pieces Of Family Lore, And It Is Sooooooo Interesting

Families often have unique and surprising stories that reflect their history and quirks.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Writing

19 People Who Died Thinking They Took Their Secrets To The Grave...Only To Be Revealed After Their Death

Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

15 People Who Kept Secrets Under Wraps Their Whole Life...Only For The Beans To Spill After Their Death

Some ancestors' secrets are uncovered through ancestry sites, revealing hidden families and past relationships.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

People Are Sharing Their Wildest Pieces Of Family Lore, And It Is Sooooooo Interesting

Families often have unique and surprising stories that reflect their history and quirks.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Writing

19 People Who Died Thinking They Took Their Secrets To The Grave...Only To Be Revealed After Their Death

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#family-heritage
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm an American who got citizenship in 2 European countries without setting foot in either one. Here's how I did it.

fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm an American who got citizenship in 2 European countries without setting foot in either one. Here's how I did it.

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fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Archbishop of Canterbury reveals ancestral links to slavery

Justin Welby, the archbishop of Canterbury, has publicly acknowledged his ancestral connection to the enslavement of people in Jamaica, articulating a commitment to confronting slavery's legacies.
Miscellaneous
#christopher-columbus
OMG science
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Christopher Columbus' remains discovered after more than 500 years

A 20-year DNA analysis confirms that Columbus' remains are in Seville Cathedral, resolving the mystery of his final resting place.
OMG science
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Christopher Columbus' remains discovered after more than 500 years

A 20-year DNA analysis confirms that Columbus' remains are in Seville Cathedral, resolving the mystery of his final resting place.
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Music
fromBustle
9 months ago

Dolly Parton Just Found Out She's Related To Goddaughter Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton are revealed to be distant cousins, sharing a common ancestor.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Jus sanguinis or blood right' might entitle you to citizenship in Europe

Lisa Wixon, a New York City author, discovered that changes in Croatia’s citizenship laws in 2020 removed the language requirement, allowing her to pursue dual EU citizenship.
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