Ancestry
to focus on its core family history and genetic genealogy business
DNA
the molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, functioning, growth, and reproduction of all known organisms
Environmental Factors
external elements that influence an organism's development, health, and survival
Family Health History
Family health history is a record of health conditions and diseases that run in your family, including medical issues, behaviors, and environmental factors
Family Tree
a visual diagram or chart that displays the relationships between individuals across multiple generations of a family
Genetic Testing
analyzes your DNA to identify changes (variants or mutations) in genes, chromosomes, or proteins that can cause or increase the risk for specific diseases and health conditions
Genetics
the branch of biology that studies genes, heredity, and variation in living organisms.
Heredity
the biological process by which traits are passed down from one generation to the next, from parents to their offspring
Lineage
a direct line of descent from an ancestor
Maiden Name
the surname (last name) a person has before they marry
Maternal
the mother or anything inherited through the mother's side of the family
Medical History
a comprehensive record of information regarding their past and present health
Paternal
anything related to the father's side of the family
Predisposition
an increased likelihood or susceptibility to develop a certain disease, condition, or characteristic based on genetic factors, lifestyle, environment, or a combination of these elements
Surname
the part of a personal name that indicates a person's family or community affiliations.