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Angela Natividad

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Angela Natividad

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Angela Natividad graduated with degrees in Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.

In university, Angela was an athletic scholar and edited the school paper's lifestyle wing. After graduating, she moved into editorial and content marketing roles across multiple online publications.

Articles by Angela

DNA Testing · 6 min read

Can Your Blood Type Reveal Your Heritage?

Understanding how your blood type is inherited can feel like opening a family scrapbook written in genes. Yet the story those genes tell is short. This guide

Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024
DNA Testing · 2 min read

Neanderthal Height: How Did They Measure Up?

Neanderthals, a species closely related to modern humans, had average heights that were somewhat shorter than the average height of post-World War II

Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024
DNA Testing · 7 min read

What Are Typical Irish Physical Features?

While Ireland boasts a diverse population, certain physical characteristics are often associated with people of Irish heritage. Learn more about them here.

Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read

How to Do an Ancestry DNA Test Without Spitting

Collecting enough saliva can be tough for kids, older adults, or anyone with a dry-mouth condition. Fortunately, cheek swabs and a few work-arounds can still

Angela Natividad · Feb 23, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read

Understanding Super Male Syndrome (XYY)

XYY Syndrome, also called Jacobs Syndrome, is a genetic condition resulting in an extra Y chromosome in males. Find out more about what this means and what you should do.

Angela Natividad · Feb 23, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read

The Meaning Behind Mongolian Birthmarks

Mongolian spots are bluish-gray birthmarks that often appear on the lower back of babies. They're common in babies of Asian, Native American, Hispanic, East

Angela Natividad · Feb 22, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read

How Do I Find My Royal Bloodline?

Most people with European roots carry at least a whisper of royal DNA. Finding the exact path from your grandparents’ certificates to a medieval throne takes

Angela Natividad · Feb 13, 2024
DNA Testing · 12 min read

What is WikiTree?

WikiTree is a genealogy website that gives users the tools to create or contribute to their family trees while working together on a global shared family tree.

Angela Natividad · Feb 13, 2024