HS: Patient records were covertly made permanently confidential
A recent law in Finland has covertly made many previously public historical patient records permanently confidential, raising concerns among researchers and genealogists.
A rare ancient star has been discovered that illuminates the... genealogy of the Universe
Scientists have discovered a rare second-generation star with a notable lack of iron, providing insights into the chemical evolution of the Universe.
Digitized NSDAP Records: How Many Nazis Were in Your Family?
The U.S. National Archives has made available online member records of the NSDAP, allowing individuals to search for Nazi affiliations within their families.
Genealogy boom exposes personal data scammers can exploit
The growth of genealogy as a hobby in North America is leading to potential risks as personal data becomes vulnerable to scammers.
Sasha wanted to trace her genealogy, instead she uncovered a 30-year mistake
Sasha Szafranski's attempt to trace her genealogy led to the discovery of a significant family mistake that had been hidden for 30 years after a DNA match revealed unexpected familial ties.
The inheritance hunters looking for owners of empty apartments in Madrid: "We have made many people rich"
Lorenzo Navarro and his son Guillermo are investigating empty apartments in Madrid to find rightful heirs for deceased owners without known descendants.
A Tithe is a Transaction Only Between You and God: How the Mormon Community is Organized in Latvia
The article explores the organization of the Mormon community in Latvia, highlighting their practices, financial operations, and the surprising depth of their local knowledge.
Czech Player Joins Team After MLB Experience, Discovers Roots Near Prague
Baseball player Terrin Vavra, who has MLB experience, will represent the Czech Republic in the upcoming World Baseball Classic after uncovering his ancestral roots in a genealogical search.
The Search for Biological Mothers Turned into a Nightmare: "My Head Started Spinning, I Felt Dirty"
Teresa Weiler, adopted at a young age, reflects on her lifelong feelings of alienation and her quest to understand her biological origins, which became a painful experience.
‘Original pro-Lee Jae-myung’ Kim Young-jin: ‘Tracing the genealogy of ‘New Lee Jae-myung’ is not a desirable phenomenon’
Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed concerns over the recent internal factionalism based on the term 'New Lee Jae-myung', stating that it is not a desirable phenomenon.
Search continues for Nancy Guthrie: the new lead on genealogy sites that could help decipher information about the case
Investigators in Tucson, Arizona, are exploring genetic genealogy databases to find leads in the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing since February.
Danish police sends test cases with DNA evidence to U.S. databases
Danish police are sending the first three test cases with DNA evidence to be compared against American genealogical databases as part of a new process enabled by legislation from 2025.
Genetic genealogy that caught notorious killers now used in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators are utilizing investigative genetic genealogy to track down suspects involved in the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie.
Your hunt for family history could help police solve cold cases
DNA genealogy is aiding police in New South Wales, Australia, by providing leads for cold cases through genetic information uploaded to ancestry sites.
Genealogy Company Executive Criticizes Pima Sheriff’s ‘Devastating’ Decision to Send Nancy Guthrie Evidence to Florida Lab
A genealogy company executive criticizes the Pima County Sheriff’s Department for sending evidence in the Nancy Guthrie case to a Florida lab instead of the FBI.
Tech that unmasked Golden State Killer leads to NSW sex attacks arrest
A 77-year-old man has been arrested in New South Wales for historical sexual assaults dating back to the 1990s, utilizing advanced DNA technology similar to that used in the Golden State Killer case.
Kate Middleton and Prince William both share an Irish popstar relative
Kate Middleton and Prince William are revealed to be distantly related to Irish popstar Chris De Burgh, alongside their existing familial link to one another.