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(+) Why We All Need to Ignore Our Old Ideas about Filing Systems

The following is a Plus Edition article, written by and copyright by Dick Eastman.  I am fortunate that I get to travel a lot and I talk with genealogists most everywhere I go. One question I am often asked is, “How should I organize my genealogy notes in the computer?” My usual answer is: “Who …

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How Researchers at BYU are Using Genealogy to Prevent Cancer

From an article by Mary Nickles and published in the KJZZ website: A cutting-edge project at Brigham Young University uses family history and DNA research to prevent cancer. “It’s definitely saving lives,” said Julie Stoddard. She and fellow researcher Jill Crandell are working on a public health initiative called “Connect My Variant.” Stoddard and Crandall …

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How Researchers at BYU are Using Genealogy to Prevent Cancer

From an article by Mary Nickles and published in the KJZZ website: A cutting-edge project at Brigham Young University uses family history and DNA research to prevent cancer. “It’s definitely saving lives,” said Julie Stoddard. She and fellow researcher Jill Crandell are working on a public health initiative called “Connect My Variant.” Stoddard and Crandall …

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