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'Identify and connect with distant relatives'
May 21, 2025
|Southern Mail
Guest speaker Micheline Fortuin, a family researcher, said a DNA test gives a breakdown of how your parents contributed to your genetic profile.
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“Each parent contributes 50% of your DNA. If your mom was German and your dad was Indonesian, for example, you’d be 50% German and 50% Indonesian. Each grandparent contributes 25%.”
Ms Fortuin said her parents passed away many years ago but she was using a DNA testing kit to find out about her family ancestors the Stoffels and the Jethros of Steurhof and Diep River.
DNA test kits are used to analyse an individual’s genetic material and provide insights into various aspects of their biology and ancestry. In the context of genealogy and family research, DNA test kits can help people:
• Discover ancestry: Learn about their ancestral origins, migration patterns, and connections to specific populations or ethnic groups.
• Find relatives: Identify and connect with distant relatives who share similar DNA.
• Explore genetic heritage: Gain insights into their genetic traits, health predispositions, and other characteristics.
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