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If you're interested in genetic genealogy, or if you're researching Jewish roots, you won't want to miss this lecture given by Jon Entine at the 2007 IAJGS Conference. Jon is the author of Abraham's Children: Race, Identity, and the DNA of the Chosen People. In his lecture, he addresses the human migration of the Y-chromosome, three major genetic groupings of Jews, the origins of Ethiopian Jews, and the migration of mtDNA. For more information, you can also visit the official Abraham's Children website.

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If you want to watch real live science in the making, or are just ready for a chuckle, check out our latest video. In it, Chris Haley, nephew of Roots author Alex Haley, takes a DNA test with DNA Ancestry. To enjoy more of Chris' musical talents, take a look at his welcome to this year's FGS Conference.

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This summer, Og caught up with Bennett Greenspan, President and CEO of Family Tree DNA, at the SoCal Jamboree. Check out his interview to see how DNA testing can help validate your genealogical lineage.

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Did you know that Thanksgiving is also National Family Health History Day in the U.S.?

Acting Surgeon General Steven K Galson, M.D., M.P.H., has declared Thanksgiving 2007 to be the fourth annual National Family History Day. Over the holiday or at other times when families gather, the Surgeon General encourages Americans to talk about, and to write down, the health problems that seem to run in their family. Learning about their family's health history may help ensure a longer, healthier future together.

If you find yourself running out of dinner conversation this Thanksgiving, it might be time to pull out your Family Health Portrait. The holiday season is one of the best times of year to blitz your older relatives and gather every genealogical morsel you can. But while you're quizzing Aunt Ruth about her long lost brother's birthplace, you might also want to ask after her health. And if you're still not quite sure where to begin, check out our latest video from the popular Ancestors series, Your Medical Heritage.

Og reminds you to enjoy yourselves this holiday season, and to travel safely! Roots Television

Dick Eastman had a chance to catch up with our very own Megan Smolenyak on the recent Wholly Genes Cruise. Megan and Dick meander through their favorite genealogical topics - from Roots Television, to Ancestry.com, to genetic genealogy, and famous roots. If you're curious to know what genealogical cruising is all about, you won't want to miss this new video!

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Looking for the latest in genetic genealogy? Megan Smolenyak provides a tour of Iceland's new deCODEme DNA test by sharing the results of her husband's recent test, which explores the medical, ancestral, comparative and physical trait aspects of the test. To learn even more about Megan's experience, you can check out her blog posting on Megan's Roots World.

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People often wonder when they meet genealogist Megan Smolenyak Smolenyak for the first time, "Did she marry her cousin?" It turns out, answering this question is the perfect use of DNA Surname studies. Learn how DNA testing can help illuminate deep ancestry in Did She Marry Her Cousin?, the latest from the DNA Stories series. And if you're interested in other uses of Y-chromosome testing or mt-DNA, take a look at A Tale of Two Fathers and Were They Sisters.

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Og hates to say he told you so, but well.... Over a year ago, Og's good friend Megan Smolenyak met David Wilson during an interview in New York and learned of his film project, Meeting David Wilson. Og knew from the get go that this would be a compelling story, and we've been showing the film's trailer on our African Roots Channel ever since. So Og can't say he's surprised to see that David's film is scheduled to run on MSNBC next Friday, April 11th. If you haven't already, check out the trailer here!

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Dick Eastman interviews The Royal Tank Corps at Who Do You Think You Are? Live! 2008. Learn more about the life and conditions of men serving in the Corps during World War I.

Also hear from Brian Swann, ISOGG's European Coordinator for England and Wales. The International Society of Genetic Genealogy works to educate others about the use of genetics in genealogy through workshops, their website, speaker's bureau, forums, and meetings.

As always, there's something for every interest in Roots TV. Whether you're into Military and DNA, or British Roots and Family Reunions, there's a channel here for you. Take a second to browse or search the program guide - you might be surprised what you can find!

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