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$500,000 Approved for DNA Testing of Unidentified Bodies in Washington State

The Washington State Legislature approved a budget request for $500,000 to fund genetic genealogy and DNA testing for unidentified remains in Washington. Washington currently has 163 unidentified with the new funding the state will help these bodies to be identified more quickly.  “Timely DNA testing can bring a measure of closure and help solve more …

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Were You Surprised by Your Ancestry or DNA Test Results?

CTVNews.ca is looking to speak to Canadians about their experience with genealogical DNA tests from companies such as 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage DNA, Living DNA, Vitagene, LetsGetChecked and Futura Genetics. In short, the search appears to be looking for “unpleasant” surprises. An article in the CTVNews.ca web site asks: “What was your experience with the test …

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Were You Surprised by Your Ancestry or DNA Test Results?

CTVNews.ca is looking to speak to Canadians about their experience with genealogical DNA tests from companies such as 23andMe, AncestryDNA, MyHeritage DNA, Living DNA, Vitagene, LetsGetChecked and Futura Genetics. In short, the search appears to be looking for “unpleasant” surprises. An article in the CTVNews.ca web site asks: “What was your experience with the test …

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