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Welcome to the new Genes Reunited blog!

  • We regularly add blogs covering a variety of topics. You can add your own comments at the bottom.
  • The Genes Reunited Team will be writing blogs and keeping you up to date with changes happening on the site.
  • In the future we hope to have guest bloggers that will be able to give you tips and advice as to how to trace your family history.
  • The blogs will have various privacy settings, so that you can choose who you share your blog with.

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Genomes and Genealogy


Published in Genes Reunited Blog on 9 Jul 2010 17:00 : 0 comments : 1872 views

Over the past few weeks many scientists and genealogist have been talking about the recent "milestone" developments with genomes. A genome is the hereditary information of an organism that is encoded in DNA. Every organism has a genome that contains all of the biological information needed to build and maintain a living example of an organism. Thus, genome is useful because it can provide us with genetic information.


Is this a censusible idea?


Published in Genes Reunited Blog on 1 Jul 2010 17:00 : census : 0 comments : 2004 views

Much debated about amongst genealogists this week is Statistics Canada's decision to scrap traditional, detailed census forms in favour for shorter forms, causing some controversy within the world of genealogy. Interestingly enough I wonder what affect this will have on future genealogist trying to research their family tree in centuries to come?


Looking for those final 16 Ancestors?


Published in Genes Reunited Blog on 24 Jun 2010 17:00 : searching : 0 comments : 1931 views

This week we're going to help you achieve success with your family tree much like the England football team have with the world cup. Kick starting genealogy can seem like an overwhelming task, as more often than not you're unsure of where to begin. Or perhaps you've already started and have come across a few stumbling blocks during your discovery. Either way we have a few useful tips to help you.


Discover more this Father's Day


Published in Genes Reunited Blog on 17 Jun 2010 17:00 : fathers day : 0 comments : 1987 views

With it being father's day this weekend, we at Genes Reunited thought we'd provide you with a slice of historical information about this day which has been celebrated worldwide since 1909.