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2024: Y … A to Z of DNA and Me: Y (Why) Did Ancestry Miss These “DNA” Traits?

Posted on April 29, 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: X … A to Z of DNA and Me: Xtra Spicy Food Traits

Posted on April 27, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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2024: H … A to Z of my DNA and Me: Hangryness traits

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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2024: E … A to Z of DNA and Me: Eating Picky or Not

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

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2024: 52 Ancestors 52 Weeks: Week 14 (April 1 – 7) Favorite Recipe…

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Jeanne Bryan Insalaco

I “first” joined Amy Johnson Crow’s 52 Ancestors in 52 Weeks on its “first” year in 2014… and what a whirlwind year that was… writing, editing, researching daily for 365 days! As much as I wanted to continue the following year, I found that I didn’t … Continue reading →