The following is a press release issued by the Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies: Strathclyde Institute for Genealogical Studies are delighted to share news of a new scholarship opportunity open to students embarking on the dissertation level of the MSc in Genealogical, Palaeographic, and Heraldic Studies. Who is Eligible to Apply? The scholarship is open to …
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Who Do You Think You Are? Sees Aisling Bea Discover Family Ties to Key Moments in Irish History
Aisling Bea opens up on the emotional experience of discovering the stories of her ancestors while heavily pregnant with her own first child in her episode of Who Do You Think You Are?. The comedian and actor was in the late stages of pregnancy whilst filming her episode of the BBC One genealogy show, where …
Struggling DNA Testing Firm 23andMe to be Bought for $256m
The DNA testing firm 23andMe says it has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals for $256m (£192m). It comes two months after the company filed for bankruptcy protection in the US. 23andMe said Regeneron had committed to comply with its privacy policies as part of the deal, and that Regeneron has …