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.