Andrea grew up with doubts about her origins and discovered she had been adopted irregularly. After taking a DNA test on MyHeritage and getting only distant matches, she began an investigation with DNA and Genealogy. In just two months, she was able to identify her biological family, meet her siblings, and reconstruct a crucial part of her history.

David began his search with little information and ended up discovering a family history that connects Chile with Spain. Through genealogical research and DNA analysis, he was able to reconstruct his family tree and better understand his roots. This case shows how it is possible to make progress even with limited information.

Ruby Baeza, genealogist at ADN y Genealogía, is cited in an international historical investigation on British migration to Argentina.

When the question arises, “Where did these traits, gestures, or my eye color come from?” it’s time to investigate your history. But be aware, a family tree isn’t just a list of names connected by arrows; that’s merely the skeleton. Each of those people had a story that, in part, was passed down to you through upbringing or in your own DNA. If you don’t know where to begin, here are 5 fundamental steps to unearth your family legacy.

🎧 In the recent episode of the University of Seville's podcast, "The Tree of Your History," genealogy specialist Pablo Blanco, partner at ADN y Genealogía (DNA and Genealogy), offers a clear and practical perspective on how genetic genealogy and DNA analysis can help delve deeper into family history research. You can listen to the full podcast here: 👉 https://radio.us.es/episodio/el-arbol-de-tu-historia-episodio-6x05-como-ayuda-la-genealogia-genetica-a-tu-investigacion-fami

Last Thursday, November 21, the annual report and election of the new board of directors of the Chilean Institute of Genealogical Research (ICHIG) took place at the Club de la Unión, a historic building dating back to 1864 located in downtown Santiago. On this occasion, a vote was held to renew the board for a two-year term, during which Ruby Baeza and Pablo Blanco, members of DNA and Genealogy, were elected. New Board of Directors of the ICHIG The team assuming their roles f

Genealogical tourism has emerged as a fascinating new trend, combining the experience of traveling the world with a journey through your own history. But where do you go? This requires planning, as it's not just any destination, but the towns, cities, and regions where your ancestors lived and which one of them left for personal or environmental reasons. It's about walking the same streets, seeing the same hills they saw in their childhood, and feeling the weight of your fami

Pablo Blanco Traverso, of DNA and genealogy, gave a conference this Wednesday, November 12th, at the Ateneo of Santander, Spain, organized by ASCAGEN, the Cantabrian genealogy association. The talk began with an introduction to Pablo's curriculum vitae by Eduardo Zúñiga Pérez del Molino, president of ASCAGEN, who highlighted his professional experience as a computer engineer from the University of Chile, working for multinational companies such as IBM and Unisys, and as a gen

By Rubi Baeza, Genealogical Expert, Ministry of Justice of Chile Start with yourself and work backward: Don't jump straight to looking for 18th-century records. The safest method is to move from the known to the unknown and from the recent to the ancient. Document the Living: Begin with yourself, your parents, and your grandparents. Gather their full names, exact dates (day, month, year), and specific places (city, parish) of birth, marriage, and death. Be very thorough! Inte

By Pablo Blanco Traverso, expert in genetic genealogy and DNA testing. Taking a DNA test raises a key question: Which one to choose and why? The best-known companies are FamilyTreeDNA, MyHeritage, 23andMe, and AncestryDNA, but before deciding, it's crucial to know that they all have in common a basic DNA analysis to: Estimate your ethnic origin, a breakdown of where our ancestors come from, offering percentages from different geographic regions and ethnic groups Find relative

Ruby Baeza, from DNA and Genealogy, tells us the main aspects of a genealogist's work. 1. How did you discover your calling for genealogy and what led you to become a genealogist? I discovered this passion for genealogical research by listening to my paternal grandmother, who loved talking about family and her ancestors. I became a researcher based on my ability to manage and cross-reference vast databases. Genealogy is a puzzle of information. 2. For those who don't know, wh

The Mystery of Pietro and Assunta: The Map That Changed Everything Pietro and Assunta, an Italian couple who immigrated to America in 1872, were always an enigma to their family. Their descendants knew they came from different parts of Italy, but the story of how they met had been lost in time. The distance between their towns was considerable: a 50-minute car ride with today's technology, or more than 6 hours on foot along a modern road. An unusual distance for a 19th-centur

How and when did you discover your passion for genealogy? As a young girl, I always asked my parents about their grandparents, but they had little to no information. In 2002, I started asking at the Civil Registry how to request certificates. When I received my first certificate, I realized it was my passion! What has been the most difficult or fascinating case you've worked on? Without a doubt, discovering that my last name, Baeza, had a history in some books opened up an in

By Pablo Blanco Traverso, genealogist and Nos Buscamos volunteer since 2018 on DNA-related topics. 🧬 For a moment, sit and think about your family. Visualize that large tree with your parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and distant branches connected to you. Now, erase it from your mind and realize that there is no family behind you, that this tree doesn't exist. This is the feeling people have when they come to us looking for their biological family. Th