by Jennifer Zinck | 12 October 2014 | DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
I had to make a choice to get this out now and messy or later and edited… I think most people want it NOW so please don’t mind the typos. These are basically raw notes with no proofreading. Dr. Michael Hammer presented Ancient and Modern DNA Update: How...
by Jennifer Zinck | 12 October 2014 | Conferences, DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
Family Tree DNA kicked off its Decennial Conference on Genetic Genealogy at the Hyatt North Houston in Houston, Texas. Max Blankenfeld welcomed the crowd of more than 180 group administrators and acknowledged those who had been to all ten conferences as well...
by Jennifer Zinck | 09 November 2013 | Conferences, DNA, Genetic Genealogy, Technology
Max Blankfeld opened the conference with a welcome. Max talked about competition making for healthy growth. This has been the best year ever and there are great things in the pipeline. In June of this year, what started as an acquisition became something that could...
by Jennifer Zinck | 09 November 2013 | Conferences, DNA, Technology
It’s that time of year again! Genetic Genealogy enthusiasts have gathered at the Sheraton North Houston for the 9th Annual International Conference on Genetic Genealogy. This year lab tours were offered on Friday as well as Monday, which is great for those who...
by Jennifer Zinck | 14 November 2012 | Conferences, DNA, General, Genetic Genealogy
ISOGG FTDNA Chapter Meeting Sunday morning at the conference always starts with a meeting of the International Society of Genetic Genealogists (ISOGG) FTDNA Chapter. ISOGG President Katherine Borges reminded everyone that ISOGG is a free support network for genetic...
