The DNA of Connection: A Holiday Season Reflection

As the holidays approach, many people naturally take a moment to look back on the year — what has shifted, what has taken shape, or what they hope to understand better moving forward. For some, this season brings celebration and familiar traditions. For others, it highlights questions, transitions or more sensitive realities. And for many, it simply marks the end of another chapter.

At Adnà, we have accompanied hundreds of individuals this year through genetic inquiries related to parentage, identity, ancestry, health, and personal history. What stands out is not a single pattern of emotion or motivation, but rather a wide spectrum: deep questions, long-standing uncertainties, practical needs, or sometimes pure curiosity. Each of these motivations is valid, and each deserves a reliable, confidential and respectful framework.

The family situations we encounter mirror the diversity of today’s society:

• adoptive or blended families
• single parents
• siblings who are close or distant
• individuals seeking confirmation
• individuals seeking clarification
• individuals wanting to better understand their health or origins

Despite their differences, these journeys share a common thread: a desire to better situate oneself within one’s own story — whether to move forward more confidently, to organize information, to navigate a transition, or simply to learn more about oneself.

Genetics provides factual, precise, objective data.
It does not, however, encapsulate everything about a person’s life or family.

There are many ways to define a family, and many ways to experience the holiday season. For some, these weeks feel joyful; for others, they are complex; for many, they are neither one nor the other. There is no single correct way to approach questions of identity, origins, or parentage at this time of year.

Our intention is simply to acknowledge this diversity of experiences — without dramatizing, and without minimizing. For some, a DNA test brings clarity. For others, it is a first step. For others still, it is an exploration driven by legitimate curiosity.

At Adnà, our role is to provide:

• rigorous scientific standards
• clear, human-centered logistics
• strict confidentiality
• professional, respectful handling of every case

Throughout the year, we have seen outcomes ranging from reassurance to uncertainty to unexpected insights. What all these stories share is the importance they hold for the individual who undertakes them. They require accurate processes, trustworthy laboratories, and a guarantee that personal data is protected at every step.

To everyone who entrusted us with their samples this year, we extend our sincere appreciation. Your trust is never taken lightly. Whether your test relates to parentage, health, ancestry, or biomarkers, we remain committed to accuracy, confidentiality and integrity.

Wherever this holiday season finds you — festive, quiet, ordinary or meaningful — we wish you clarity, steadiness and peace.

Your DNA can shed light on your history.
You remain the author of what comes next.

The Adnà Team
2025