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David Dalton

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David Dalton has worked for the San Francisco Examiner and the San Francisco Chronicle. His connection with science fiction dates back to 1983, when he started the Science Fiction Writers Network. His entire professional life was spent in publishing, but he is an amateur historian, an amateur musician, and an amateur photographer. He has now retreated to a small farm in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, where he also is involved in environmental activism and local politics.

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What we can learn from our DNA

From the island of Gometra in Scotland. Photo from a trip in 2018. My DNA shows that my ancestors lived in places like this for 4,000 years. Click for high-resolution version.

The most important thing to know before choosing a DNA test is that there are three types of tests. They vary in cost, and each provides different information.

1. Autosomal DNA. About $100. This type of test looks at

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