Tag Archives: DNA

2024: Z … A to Z of my DNA and Me: Zee DNA Results of the Granddaughter’s… Finally, In!

Posted on April 30, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

This is my 9th year of writing in the annual April A to Z… and I changed my topic a few times until settling on DNA. I’m also writing again in my 3rd year of 52 Weeks 52 Ancestors this … Continue reading →

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2024: W … A to Z of DNA and Me: Wisdom Teeth Traits

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Wisdom Teeth This is my 9th year of writing in the annual April A to Z… and I changed my topic a few times until settling on DNA. I’m also writing again in my 3rd year of 52 Weeks 52 … Continue reading →

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2024: V … A to Z of DNA and Me: Vitamins Influenced by your Parent

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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2024: U … A to Z of DNA and Me: Umami Traits

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

This was a new one to me… Umami sensitivity! My DNA suggests that I’m less sensitive to umami or other savory flavors with both parents influencing it. So, that means, that I don’t taste savory foods. Hubby, both our children, … Continue reading →

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2024: T … A to Z of DNA and Me: Traits… Oddly Traits Inherited from Parents

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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2024: S … A to Z of DNA and Me: Sweet Sensitivity

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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2024: Q … A to Z of my DNA and Me: Questioning Left or Right-Handed

Posted on April 19, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

Twin Granddaughters Nina (righty) and Ana (lefty) Only 10 percent of our population are lefties… quite a small amount I feel… and in our immediate family, Ana is the only lefty… making her special! My son first noticed she was … Continue reading →