06-09-2025

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DNA

DNA and the Dead: The Ethics of Testing the Deceased

Through modern science, the technology does exist to test the DNA of our deceased loved ones. But does that mean that it’s ethical to do so? DNA expert Shannon Combs-Bennett explores that question.

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10 True Genealogy Brick Walls and How to (Possibly!) Break Through Them

That bothersome brick wall may be just a genealogy detour. We’ll help you determine if you’ve truly reached the end or if there’s a way to break through your brick wall.

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