On May 15th, people worldwide will come together to celebrate World Family Day. This particular day is a time to recognize the importance of family in our lives and its crucial role in preserving cultural identity. In a world that is becoming increasingly globalized,...
One of the questions we receive most frequently at Ancestrum is: “Why do my Ancestry results not match those of my parents or siblings?” Although our logic might indicate that the results should be practically the same, science and genetics say otherwise....
Ethnicity and race are two concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they actually have different meanings. While they are related, they refer to different aspects of human identity. In this article, we will explore the differences between ethnicity and race...
Are you curious about your father’s lineage? Where did your ancestors come from? What was their life like? Discovering the captivating family history of your father’s side can be an exciting journey! Exploring Your Paternal Lineage Tracking...
One of the most surprising facts you can discover in an ancestral report is the percentage of Neanderthal DNA found in your genes. In 1856, the first fossil remains of a Neanderthal were discovered in the Neander Valley (Germany). Since then, the morphology and...
Many of us know our family history through the stories that grandparents, parents, and other close ancestors told us. But what’s beyond those last hundred or two hundred years? If you are curious to dig into your most remote family history but have doubts about...
Genetic testing provides valuable ancestry information by comparing different aspects of humanity, such as geographical settlement, different ethnicities or even Neanderthal DNA with your DNA sample. It may seem like a long process, as it is very comprehensive...
Who are we, where do we come from, where are we going? These will always be the three main questions of humanity. Thanks to ancestry tests we can now answer one of them and find out where we come from. But to what extent can we know our origins? How accurate are...
Ancestry saliva tests are the fastest and easiest way to take a DNA analysis thanks to its multiple advantages: decreases the risk of exposing researchers to dangerous samples, it’s not an invasive method like blood tests and it’s usually more affordable, facilitating...
