Cite: Willett, M. (2024, July 15th). "Library hosts author to reveal DNA research." WHSV News. https://www.whsv.com/2024/07/14/library-hosts-author-reveal-dna-research/

Thank you, Mason Willett, and WHSV News for excellent coverage and for accurately representing what has come to be my life's work. Thank you, Bev, and presentation organizers, for inviting me to present!

Mason interviewed me right after I had finished giving a presentation on a very hot Sunday afternoon, on the 14th of July, down here in the Valley.

My late grandmother, Asselia S. Lichliter, who inspired the research which led to the uncovering of a hidden, North American - Native American - Acadian - Cajun family history, would have been so delighted to know that I have had so much fun following in her footsteps and making all of these discoveries about ancestors hidden in mine, and others, family trees.

"The sun never sets on DNA Genealogy History." She would have agreed with that statement!

How environmental DNA (e-DNA) offers a simple, non-invasive means of collecting samples and monitoring the health and disposition of fish and other freshwater organisms.

Perry, W., Creer, S. (2024, June 15). "How DNA analysis of our rivers and lakes can reveal new secrets about their biodiversity."  Phys dot org. https://phys.org/news/2024-06-dna-analysis-rivers-lakes-reveal.html

Link to: https://theconversation.com/how-dna-analysis-of-our-rivers-and-lakes-can-reveal-new-secrets-about-their-biodiversity-230688

In the cited Open Access study, DNA evidence points to a "practice of matrilineal dynastic succession in early Celtic elites."

Reference: Gretzinger, J., Schmitt, F., Mötsch, A. et al. Evidence for dynastic succession among early Celtic elites in Central Europe. Nat Hum Behav (2024). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-024-01888-7

See also: Paul, A. (2024, June 3). "DNA suggests ancient Celtic royalty was matrilineal: Two of Germany’s most famous Iron Age burial mounds suggest nobility was passed down by mothers." Popular Science. https://www.popsci.com/science/celtic-burial-gender/

NIH. (2024, May 29.) "Scientists generate the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates: Complete X and Y chromosome sequences from six primate species reveal species diversity and insights into evolution." NIH News Release. https://www.nih.gov/news-events/news-releases/scientists-generate-first-complete-chromosome-sequences-non-human-primates

Reference: Makova, K.D., Pickett, B.D., Harris, R.S. et al. The complete sequence and comparative analysis of ape sex chromosomes. Nature (2024). https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07473-2