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Cat DNA & Health - Page 4

Page 4 of Cat DNA & Health. Discover your cat's breed, health risks, and ancestry with our guides to the best cat DNA test kits and feline health resources.

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DNA Testing · 4 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
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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. Cheek swabs and a few simple workarounds can still get your DNA to the lab and keep your family-history project on track.

Angela Natividad · Feb 23, 2024
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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
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DNA Testing · 3 min read

The Meaning Behind Mongolian Birthmarks

Mongolian spots are harmless bluish-gray birthmarks common in babies of Asian, African, Indigenous, and Hispanic descent. We cover what causes them, how common they are, and cultural beliefs.

Angela Natividad · Feb 22, 2024
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DNA Testing · 7 min read

What is a Lineage Society?

A lineage society, also known as a hereditary society, is a membership group that people can join depending on their ancestry.1

Katrina Canlas · Feb 22, 2024
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DNA Testing · 3 min read

Bernie Sanders Ancestry

Senator Bernie Sanders recently embarked on a mission to uncover his family history, specifically the story of his father, Elias Sanders.

Joel Hirsch · Feb 14, 2024
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DNA Testing · 3 min read

Tracing Your Caribbean Ancestry

Tracing Caribbean ancestry means working with gaps. We show you how to combine oral history, DNA testing, and colonial archives to fill in what traditional records cannot.

Joel Hirsch · Feb 14, 2024
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DNA Testing · 11 min read

What is Heraldry?

Heraldry is an established visual identification system that uses symbols on shields, flags, or emblems to tell people, families, or institutions apart.

Katrina Canlas · Feb 13, 2024