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The Thread That Never Breaks: Why mtDNA Matters to Everyone

Posted on 3 May, 2026 by Janice Brown

On Mother’s Day, mtDNA gets top billing—because it’s the one gift Mom passes down 100% every single time. When people first step into the world of genealogy, they often imagine themselves wandering through dusty courthouses, squinting at old census pages, … Continue reading →

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Surprising Discoveries with mtDNA

Posted on 19 October, 2020 by Janice Brown

If my mother was alive, she’d be 101 today. So it seemed the perfect time to write about her, and the DNA that she shared with me–haplogroup K1a4a1b,. I know she would be surprised with the findings of my matrilineal … Continue reading →

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