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23andMe Has Final “Back-To-School” Quiz

23andMe has been doing a series of short, online, courses for genealogists. Each had something to do with genetics. Those who watch the videos, and take the quiz at the end, have the chance to win a $25.00 Amazon Gift Card. This is their third, and final “Back-to-School” quiz. 23andMe is a company that makes a home DNA test kit. You provide a sample of your saliva, and that sample gets analyzed. Genealogists can use this tool to learn more about what their genetics say about their health risks and also to find out more about their heritage. You might … Continue reading →

Redheads Are Rare But They Aren’t Going Extinct!

. We all know that our genetics determine many of our physical traits. Hair color is a trait which is determined by genetics. While blonde, brown and black hair are all fairly common, red hair is much less so. Red hair also seems to be a part of a package deal that includes fair skin and freckles. This is due to the fact that a red hair color is caused by the way that redhead’s bodies produce melanin, a pigment which is found in skin and hair. Redheads produce melanin differently than people with other colors of hair do. The … Continue reading →

23andMe Has Extended the Deadline on Genetics 101 Quiz

23andMe is doing a series of three “Back-to-School” courses for genealogists. There is a quiz that goes along with each course. Genealogists who take the quiz have a chance to will an Amazon Gift Card. They just extended the deadline to complete the quiz for Genetics 101. It is nice when genealogy websites offer free courses that can teach genealogists a little bit more about their favorite subject. 23andMe is doing a short series of three “Back-to-School” courses for genealogists. Each one includes a series of videos and a “pop quiz” for you to take when you have finished watching … Continue reading →