Ada Sandoval

Content Contributor

Ada Sandoval is a content writer for KnowYourDNA. She earned her B.S. in Nursing. After acquiring her nursing license from the Professional Regulation Commission, she pursued a career in content writing and virtual assistance.ย 

She has spent over 10 years writing for various health websites, including nutrition, wellness, and personalized health. Having grown up around cats and dogs, she also writes about pets and how to care for them.

As a KnowYourDNA writer, her goal is to provide readers with accurate and accessible information on pet care and human health.

Latest articles from the author

What Breed is My Cat?

Identifying the breed of your cat can be done in many ways. Paying attention to its physical traits and personality can help, but using DNA tests and cat scanner apps can make the process easier and more precise. The International Cat Association (TICA) recognizes 73 cat breeds. Mixed breeds outnumber purebred cats.1 If you speak […]
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DNA Exoneration Statistics: 1989 to 2024 in the U.S.

The United States sends more people to jail than any other country in the world.1 As much as twenty percent of the world’s prisoners are in the U.S.2 Unfortunately, two to ten percent of incarcerated Americans are wrongfully convicted for crimes they did not commit.3 DNA exoneration may help prove the innocence of people who […]
A family of four sits closely together on a sofa in a well-lit living room. Two children, a boy and a girl, sit between a man and a woman. All four are smiling and looking at each other, creating a warm and cheerful atmosphere, perhaps reminiscing about stories they've discovered on the best ancestry sites.

Best Ancestry Sites for Family Tree Research & DNA Testing

Our Verdict: Ancestry.com is the leading genealogy research resource, offering DNA testing and access to international records to help you best uncover your family’s roots. The Ancestry kit analyzes your DNA to determine your ancestry. With a subscription, you can search its records for more detailed information on your ancestors' lives, such as: However, you […]
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23andMe vs. Ancestry (2024)

Our verdict: Ancestry is the best DNA testing company for ancestry reports, finding relatives, and exploring your family history. But when it comes to health testing and learning more about your unique genetic makeup, you should go for 23andMe. Choosing between the two isn’t as simple as it sounds. While AncestryDNA is generally better for […]