UVA doctor Susanna Keller, dietitian Sibylle Kranz and their colleagues studied four different strains of mice that were given a vegan, vegetarian, Mediterranean or typical American diet. Kranz says it was a challenge creating each kind of mouse chow given their goals. “We set certain standards for nutrients that we wanted to achieve. No matter […] The post Weight And Metabolism Determined By Genetics Than Diet first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

The use and success of forensic genealogy has exploded recently. Family trees and DNA are tracking down killers and identifying missing loved ones, often after decades. Now, Indiana State Police are one of the first police agencies the country to hire someone specifically with those skills. They posted a job for a forensic genealogist last […] The post DNA Detective: Indiana State Police Hire First Forensic Genealogist first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

Have you ever considered the lifestyles of the individuals depicted in an antique photo? From where did they originate? What were their hopes and frustrations? Genealogy, which is the study of family history helps us connect to our heritage. It. teaches us the tales that framed our family history. It’s not dates and names; it’s […] The post Should Genealogy Be Taught In Schools? first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

An update to our 23andMe Ancestry Service adds new granularity for people with connections to Eastern European and Finnish settlers in the U.S. We’ve also added new Amish and Mennonite Genetic Groups across North American, and Genetic Groups connecting customer to Northwestern Europeans in South Africa.  From the Wends of Texas to to European South […] The post European Diaspora Genetic Groups Update first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

Already taken a DNA test with another service? Now’s your time to get even more from your results — for free! For a limited time, you can upload your DNA data to MyHeritage and unlock advanced features for free, forever. We support DNA data from Ancestry, FamilyTreeDNA (FamilyFinder), and 23andMe. For each NEW DNA file […] The post MyHeritage Recommends Uploading Your DNA Data first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

Knowledge of one’s Indian (or other Asian) heritage is most often relegated to only the most recent generations, Simran K. Puri Noon, Professional Genealogist at Ancestry, reported. In genealogy circles, we know that it is often difficult to extend our Indian family lines further back in time. Colonization, migratory patterns, a vast number of local […] The post Expanding Your Indian Ancestral Knowledge With DNA first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

RootsTech 2025 has finally begun, with both in-person at the Salt Palace Convention Center and online at RootsTech.org. This year, the world’s largest genealogy conference is available in 20 languages!  Hundreds of classes are being offered that will help you discover your ancestors, preserve family memories, and create connections. Did You Know That RootsTech Online […] The post RootsTech 2025 Starts Today! first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

On a recent gray day with a cold wind blowing, Ernest Rector looked over a mostly empty plot of land dotted with a few headstones at the Taylor City Cemetery. The 96-year-old pointed to the tombstone of his grandfather, who was freed after being a slave. But Rector can’t show where several of his other […] The post Monument Honors About 450 Black People In Unmarked Graves first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

We’re excited to announce the launch of MyStories, a new global service that enables you to capture your personal stories in a beautiful printed book that your family can treasure forever! For 21 years, MyHeritage has inspired millions of people worldwide to discover more about who they are and where they belong. While family trees, […] The post MyHeritage Introduces MyStories first appeared on Family Tree ..read more

Over the past couple of years, the medical science community has shifted its attention to wearables in a serious fashion, thanks to their mass uptake. Those efforts have yielded some remarkable results in the efficacy and potential of these wearable devices, Digital Trends reported. The latest such scientific revelation comes from the experts at the […] The post Smartwatches Might Predict Psychiatric Illnesses Tied To Genetics first appeared on Family Tree ..read more