Ancestry
Coverage of Ancestry in the Nexus archive.
- Charles Manson's granddaughter reveals moment she discovered dark family secret: 'It was devastating'
Sophia Maddox learned about a dark family secret after receiving a phone call that led her to discover Charles Manson was her grandfather. Her father, Daniel Arguelles, had been trying to identify his biological father through DNA testing, eventually matching with Michael Brunner. Maddox recounted that learning of the connection was a devastating experience.
- Sperm donors need limits, says a European fertility group
A European fertility group advocates for international limits on sperm donors due to concerns over donor-conceived individuals discovering large numbers of siblings and genetic risks. Cases like a Dutch donor who fathered 550-600 children and a Danish donor whose genetic mutation caused cancer in offspring highlight these issues.
- Tina Knowles reveals the one thing that irritates her after being in the entertainment industry for 3 decades
Tina Knowles discusses her underestimated contributions to her family's businesses and philanthropy, including her roles at Cécred and BeyGOOD. She shared her leadership approach and plans for Mama Tina's Gumbo during a panel at Cannes Lions. Knowles also highlighted her partnership with Ancestry while promoting her memoir 'Matriarch'.
- CIA accused of using Ancestry and 23andMe to 'hunt down' alien bloodlines in millions of DNA tests
The article accuses the CIA of using DNA testing companies Ancestry and 23andMe to track alien bloodlines through millions of DNA tests. The claim suggests a conspiracy involving government surveillance of genetic data for undisclosed purposes.
- CIA accused of using Ancestry and 23andMe to 'hunt down' alien bloodlines in millions of DNA tests
The CIA has been accused of utilizing genetic data from Ancestry and 23andMe to identify alien bloodlines within millions of DNA tests, raising privacy and ethical concerns.