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04/02/2026

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This is science.

Did you know your mother's cells are still inside your body right now? Not a metaphor. It's called microchimerism — and science has confirmed it.

Your mother's cells are inside your body right now. It's not a metaphor — it's a biological phenomenon called microchimerism. During pregnancy, maternal cells cross the placenta into the developing fetus and remain there for decades, possibly for life. Scientists have found these cells in the blood, bone marrow, skin, liver and brain of adults.

The exchange goes both ways. Fetal cells also migrate into the mother and persist for decades. These cells can differentiate into specialized tissues, help repair wounds and may regulate the immune system. The science is peer-reviewed and well documented.

Even after a mother dies, her cells remain living inside her children. Quietly functioning. Still part of their biology. "A piece of her remains" isn't poetry — it's peer-reviewed science. Microchimerism is one of the most profound biological connections between any two human beings.

04/02/2026

Genetic testing confirmed a man’s unborn twin is the biological father of his child.

A Washington couple’s journey into parenthood took a surreal turn when a routine blood test for their son revealed a biological impossibility. Despite using fertility treatments, the child’s blood type matched neither parent, prompting a paternity test that initially suggested the man was not the father. Fearing a catastrophic error at the fertility clinic, the family sought answers through advanced genetic screening. The investigation took a shocking turn when geneticist Barry Starr discovered that the man’s body contained two distinct sets of DNA—a rare condition known as human chimerism.

The mystery was solved when tests revealed that the man had absorbed his fraternal twin while still in the womb. While his cheek cells carried his own genetic code, his reproductive cells contained approximately 10% of his vanished twin’s DNA. This unique biological makeup meant that, genetically speaking, the man’s unborn brother was the child’s biological father, making the man both the father and the biological uncle of his son. This case highlights Vanishing Twin Syndrome, a rare but documented phenomenon where one fetus absorbs another, creating a genetic chimera with diverse cellular instructions.

source: TIME Magazine. (2015). A Father Failed a Paternity Test Because He Is His Own Twin. Time.

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03/30/2026

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Make April the month you level up your family history research! Check out our lineup of virtual events covering everything from DNA matches to advanced search techniques—join us here for Facebook Lives or tap the links to register and secure your spot in our virtual classes.

April 1st | 11am MT | Virtual Event - Crista Cowan walks you through the Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index hints, offering step-by-step guidance on how to use this amazing resource.
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April 7th | 2pm MT | Facebook Live - Couldn't join our virtual event about Newspapers.com? Never fear - this Facebook Live will offer a similar introduction to how to use newspapers to uncover the stories in your family tree.

April 8th | 11am MT | Virtual Event - This beginner-friendly Family Tree Building 101 session walks you through how to enter essential family details into your Ancestry tree and navigate the site with confidence.
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April 15th | 11am MT | Virtual Event - Ready to take your Ancestry search skills to the next level? Join Crista Cowan as she demonstrates advanced search techniques that go beyond the basics.
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April 21st | 2pm MT | Facebook Live - Ahead of DNA Day on Saturday 25th, Crista Cowan will be using this Facebook Live to tackle all things D-N-A! Bring your results, your questions, or just your curiosity.

April 22nd | 11am MT | Virtual Event - Ready to transform your AncestryDNA matches from a random list into a powerful research tool? If you've explored your matches but aren't sure how to use them to break through brick walls, this advanced session with Crista Cowan is for you.
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April 29th | 11am MT | Virtual Event - This beginner-friendly webinar introduces the simple, five-element framework of the Genealogical Proof Standard that takes the guesswork out of building an accurate family tree.
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03/27/2026

The New York State Library and New York State Archives are working with global nonprofit genealogy organization, FamilySearch, in an exciting effort to expand access to some of the state’s most important ancestry records and historical collections. Through this collaborative effort, thousands of records will be made available online in digital format for the first time, providing researchers with greater access to the documents from anywhere in the world. Learn more: https://bit.ly/41uLcP2

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03/15/2026

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Holy Cross Cemetery in Pfeifer, Kansas has many unusual grave markers dating back over 120 years. Many of them are ornate Volga German iron crosses. The "Wolgadeutsche," who settled much of the area of Kansas around Hays, were German speaking people from the Volga River area of south Russia. These iron crosses are part of their ethnic heritage.

More photos and directions: http://www.kansastravel.org/holycrosscemetery.htm

03/09/2026
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03/09/2026

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