Tracing Your Ancestry: Computer Program Accurately Analyzes Anonymous DNA Samples Science Daily – A group of computer scientists, mathematicians, and biologists from around the world have developed a computer algorithm that can help trace the genetic ancestry of thousands of individuals in minutes, without any prior knowledge of their background. Unlike previous computer programs of…
Tartan Samples
As part of the tartan registration process, we have to submit a woven sample. This requirement is intended to insure that every registered design will be woven, not remain just a design concept. We ordered our sample from Molly Manaugh. Actually, I ordered an extra for myself, just to have. I got the tartan samples…
Swanstrom tartan
We have preliminary approval for the Swanstrom tartan from the Scottish Tartan Authority. Now, we need to get it woven. Swanstrom Tartan, No. 7222, Scottish Tartan Authority. Revised Oct. 29, 2019 to add link.
You Are What You Eat
Genetic expression is affected by lifestyle and environment. The changes not only affect us, but can be passed on to future generations. I had no idea. Read more: Nova segment on epigenetics.
Confederate Howerys
I can’t say I’m a fan of the Confederacy, but I was pleased to come across these videos by cousin Bob Howery at DailyMotion.com about his ancestor Dennis S. Howery, of Floyd County, Virginia: Reading a biography of Dennis Howery Walking the property of Dennis Howery See Also Dennis S. Howery at Findagrave.com