Leah Larkin
@thednageek.bsky.social
Genetic genealogist powered by cayenne🌶️, beer🍺, and purrs🐈⬛. Scientist, mom, partner, ally🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️. She/her.
Do you have challenging or sensitive DNA results? On July 22, my friend & colleague Kate Penney Howard will teach how about these scenarios in her class "Dealing with Difficult DNA: Endogamy, High-RoH, and Other Hazards."
Register for one of two sessions—10 AM or 5 PM PDT—at tixoom.app/thednageek
Register for one of two sessions—10 AM or 5 PM PDT—at tixoom.app/thednageek
July 15, 2025 at 1:25 AM
Do you have challenging or sensitive DNA results? On July 22, my friend & colleague Kate Penney Howard will teach how about these scenarios in her class "Dealing with Difficult DNA: Endogamy, High-RoH, and Other Hazards."
Register for one of two sessions—10 AM or 5 PM PDT—at tixoom.app/thednageek
Register for one of two sessions—10 AM or 5 PM PDT—at tixoom.app/thednageek
Beyond the Stories: Verifying Native Ancestry Through History and DNA, with Aimee Rose Haynes
Enroll now at bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Join guest speaker Aimee Rose Haynes to trace the path from family stories to verified Native American ancestry through historical records and tribal enrollment.
Enroll now at bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Join guest speaker Aimee Rose Haynes to trace the path from family stories to verified Native American ancestry through historical records and tribal enrollment.
June 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Beyond the Stories: Verifying Native Ancestry Through History and DNA, with Aimee Rose Haynes
Enroll now at bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Join guest speaker Aimee Rose Haynes to trace the path from family stories to verified Native American ancestry through historical records and tribal enrollment.
Enroll now at bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Join guest speaker Aimee Rose Haynes to trace the path from family stories to verified Native American ancestry through historical records and tribal enrollment.
ALL-NEW class! Ethnicity estimates are popular, yet they are often maligned as inaccurate or even quack science. Are they reliable? Join me for a deep dive into the science behind ethnicity estimates to understand how they work and which are most accurate.
Register today! bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Register today! bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
May 28, 2025 at 12:25 AM
ALL-NEW class! Ethnicity estimates are popular, yet they are often maligned as inaccurate or even quack science. Are they reliable? Join me for a deep dive into the science behind ethnicity estimates to understand how they work and which are most accurate.
Register today! bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Register today! bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
I came across this guide (from my kids’ elementary school) while going through some old papers. Some people never outgrow bullying, as my encounter at #rootstech2025 reminded me.
#ethicspanel #FIGG #meangirls
#ethicspanel #FIGG #meangirls
May 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I came across this guide (from my kids’ elementary school) while going through some old papers. Some people never outgrow bullying, as my encounter at #rootstech2025 reminded me.
#ethicspanel #FIGG #meangirls
#ethicspanel #FIGG #meangirls
“Ethnicity estimates” get a bad rap because the science is complex, but I love explaining it to laypeople! This new class (April 8 & 9) will help you understand your #DNA estimates & use them in your #geneticgenealogy work. Let's spark some lightbulbs!
Register: tixoom.app/thednageek
Register: tixoom.app/thednageek
March 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
“Ethnicity estimates” get a bad rap because the science is complex, but I love explaining it to laypeople! This new class (April 8 & 9) will help you understand your #DNA estimates & use them in your #geneticgenealogy work. Let's spark some lightbulbs!
Register: tixoom.app/thednageek
Register: tixoom.app/thednageek
There’s a small army of genealogists who identify unknown soldiers’ remains so they can be returned to their families. The draft dodger fired them. Call your congresspeople and make some noise for our fallen heroes. #nosoldierleftbehind
March 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
There’s a small army of genealogists who identify unknown soldiers’ remains so they can be returned to their families. The draft dodger fired them. Call your congresspeople and make some noise for our fallen heroes. #nosoldierleftbehind
THROWBACK THURSDAY!
How important is your genetic privacy? Sometimes, the right DNA kit & a few simple steps can identify #health traits like #cysticfibrosis in complete strangers. This post can help you can make decisions about your #geneticprivacy.
buff.ly/4hYJ9cA
#health #chromosomebrowser
How important is your genetic privacy? Sometimes, the right DNA kit & a few simple steps can identify #health traits like #cysticfibrosis in complete strangers. This post can help you can make decisions about your #geneticprivacy.
buff.ly/4hYJ9cA
#health #chromosomebrowser
March 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
THROWBACK THURSDAY!
How important is your genetic privacy? Sometimes, the right DNA kit & a few simple steps can identify #health traits like #cysticfibrosis in complete strangers. This post can help you can make decisions about your #geneticprivacy.
buff.ly/4hYJ9cA
#health #chromosomebrowser
How important is your genetic privacy? Sometimes, the right DNA kit & a few simple steps can identify #health traits like #cysticfibrosis in complete strangers. This post can help you can make decisions about your #geneticprivacy.
buff.ly/4hYJ9cA
#health #chromosomebrowser
Will you be at RootsTech next week? I would love for you to stop by the BanyanDNA booth in the expo hall (#1425) to chat about DNA, genealogy, and all of the things!
Oh, and I've got swag. 😉
Oh, and I've got swag. 😉
March 1, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Will you be at RootsTech next week? I would love for you to stop by the BanyanDNA booth in the expo hall (#1425) to chat about DNA, genealogy, and all of the things!
Oh, and I've got swag. 😉
Oh, and I've got swag. 😉
Will you be at RootsTech 2025 in Salt Lake City? I'll be manning the BanyanDNA booth (#1425) in the expo hall with live demos, swag, and expert advice. Stop by to get personalized feedback on your BanyanDNA projects or to just say hello!
February 22, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Will you be at RootsTech 2025 in Salt Lake City? I'll be manning the BanyanDNA booth (#1425) in the expo hall with live demos, swag, and expert advice. Stop by to get personalized feedback on your BanyanDNA projects or to just say hello!
Celebrate Black History Month by digging deeper into your family's history pre-Civil War. Learn to find clues in the 1870 Census and other records to discover more about formerly enslaved ancestors.
Register for free: https://bit.ly/3WJIR0C
Register for free: https://bit.ly/3WJIR0C
February 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Celebrate Black History Month by digging deeper into your family's history pre-Civil War. Learn to find clues in the 1870 Census and other records to discover more about formerly enslaved ancestors.
Register for free: https://bit.ly/3WJIR0C
Register for free: https://bit.ly/3WJIR0C
Last call for my popular class on the What Are the Odds tool for solving genetic genealogy mysteries! There are still seats available in today's 5 PM PST class, which is repeated tomorrow at 10 AM PST. Sign up now! https://buff.ly/419FUsT
February 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last call for my popular class on the What Are the Odds tool for solving genetic genealogy mysteries! There are still seats available in today's 5 PM PST class, which is repeated tomorrow at 10 AM PST. Sign up now! https://buff.ly/419FUsT
Celebrate Black History Month with DNA! Learn to use your AncestryDNA® results to discover your family history in this FREE webinar on February 12th.
Register for free at: https://bit.ly/3WJboDF
Register for free at: https://bit.ly/3WJboDF
February 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Celebrate Black History Month with DNA! Learn to use your AncestryDNA® results to discover your family history in this FREE webinar on February 12th.
Register for free at: https://bit.ly/3WJboDF
Register for free at: https://bit.ly/3WJboDF
What's the fuss about WATO?
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://buff.ly/4hBPsD3
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://buff.ly/4hBPsD3
February 9, 2025 at 3:19 PM
What's the fuss about WATO?
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://buff.ly/4hBPsD3
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://buff.ly/4hBPsD3
A biology lesson wrapped up in a history lesson wrapped up in a nerdy experiment with BanyanDNA!
https://buff.ly/4huXeyh
https://buff.ly/4huXeyh
February 9, 2025 at 12:36 AM
A biology lesson wrapped up in a history lesson wrapped up in a nerdy experiment with BanyanDNA!
https://buff.ly/4huXeyh
https://buff.ly/4huXeyh
What's the fuss about WATO?
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
What's the fuss about WATO?
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Find out for yourself, and learn how to use WATO to solve DNA mysteries in my upcoming class. Seats are still available! Includes a handout, recording, closed captioning, and plenty of time for Q&A.
https://bit.ly/DNAGeekEvents
Under the Musk regime, it is a crime to name criminals.
February 3, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Under the Musk regime, it is a crime to name criminals.
Donna Rutherford is one of our great gems, and her 2025 FAQ for new genetic genealogy testers is available now!
https://buff.ly/3CwOrNa
https://buff.ly/3CwOrNa
February 3, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Donna Rutherford is one of our great gems, and her 2025 FAQ for new genetic genealogy testers is available now!
https://buff.ly/3CwOrNa
https://buff.ly/3CwOrNa
It’s the little things.
January 29, 2025 at 11:50 PM
It’s the little things.
CALLING ALL GENEALOGISTS! Are you ready to learn in 2025! The DNA Geek educational series is kicking off with one of the most essential tools for genetic genealogy: What are the Odds? (WATO) at DNAPainter.com.
REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/DNAGeekTix
REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/DNAGeekTix
January 22, 2025 at 7:27 PM
CALLING ALL GENEALOGISTS! Are you ready to learn in 2025! The DNA Geek educational series is kicking off with one of the most essential tools for genetic genealogy: What are the Odds? (WATO) at DNAPainter.com.
REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/DNAGeekTix
REGISTER NOW! bit.ly/DNAGeekTix
I’m just going to park this here.
January 20, 2025 at 3:52 PM
I’m just going to park this here.
My son hiked Taranaki today! His sister started with him but wasn’t feeling well so came down early.
January 9, 2025 at 4:46 AM
My son hiked Taranaki today! His sister started with him but wasn’t feeling well so came down early.
Aotearoa, Day 2: Wandering around Auckland.
January 8, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Aotearoa, Day 2: Wandering around Auckland.