Ancestry data
Template:AncetryInfoBox Ancestry data is the data that has been collected for centuries on people’s ancestry, namely a person's ethnic origin or heritage, where they were born, or who they are related to. Records of this data have been kept for thousands of years. Keeping this data was important to clearly define concepts of birthright and successions in both modern and ancient civilizations.
For example, the longest surviving family tree to be recorded, in great detail, is that of the Imperial House of Japan. Since 660 BC, the decedents of Emperor Jimmu have been documented all the way to present day, detailing the appropriate line of succession.
In modern day, technology has changed the way in which people care about ancestry data. Companies like 23andMe and AncestryDNA have made it cost effective and efficient to get a full ethnic background map and potential family tree links we didn’t know existed. This new form of Ancestry data grew out of people’s fascination with wanting to know who were, where we are from, and what we are made of. It has ushered in a new form of personalized medicines and treatment plans based on our genetic makeup. As of 2014, genealogy or the study of genetics was a 2-billion-dollar industry and growing (https://lisalouisecooke.com/2014/12/11/genealogy-industry-growing/). Now, it is affordable and efficient for people to discover more about themselves and their ancestry.
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Early uses of ancestry data
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What was it used for back then
Examples of early uses (family trees)
Modern day use and influence of technology
Since the discovery of the double helix by Francis Crick and James Watson in 1935, we have tirelessly looked to better understand human DNA and the human genome. We have come so far that for under $100 you can have your DNA processed and analyzed to help tell you exactly who you are.
