The Brown Babies Adoption Program: A History Lesson

The Brown Babies Adoption Program: A History Lesson

Adoption is one of the most difficult brick walls for investigative genetic genealogists to overcome, and something that DNA Doe Project’s volunteers encounter in nearly every case they work. Adoption bifurcates the research, creating a disconnect between a family...
Proof of Life

Proof of Life

The following blog post is part of a series highlighting key aspects of the work of DNA Doe Project’s investigative genetic genealogists showcased in the documentary Naming the Dead, available on NatGeoTV, Hulu, and Disney+. What is proof of life to an investigative...
Boundaries Across Borders: Challenges in International IGG Research

Boundaries Across Borders: Challenges in International IGG Research

The following blog post is part of a series highlighting key aspects of the work of DNA Doe Project’s investigative genetic genealogists showcased in the documentary Naming the Dead, available on NatGeoTV, Hulu, and Disney+. Investigative Genetic Genealogy (IGG) is an...
How Objects Speak the Names We Don’t Know

How Objects Speak the Names We Don’t Know

The following blog post is part of a series highlighting key aspects of the work of DNA Doe Project’s investigative genetic genealogists showcased in the documentary Naming the Dead, available on NatGeoTV, Hulu, and Disney+. An unidentified body presents a challenging...