Finding Ancestors Who Changed Their Names: YDNA and Autosomal DNA Work Together

Finding Ancestors Who Changed Their Names: YDNA and Autosomal DNA Work Together

by Melanie Mohler | May 15, 2025 | YDNA and mtDNA, DNA Testing Stories

YDNA and autosomal DNA test results can be used to fill in missing gaps in your genealogy research. Read how Brian used YDNA and autosomal DNA to find his wife’s 3x great-grandparents. Brian’s story of working on his wife Dorothy’s genealogy is a great example...
mtDNA Discover and Expanded mtDNA Tree of Humankind | How to Use Them!

mtDNA Discover and Expanded mtDNA Tree of Humankind | How to Use Them!

by Melanie Mohler | Mar 18, 2025 | YDNA and mtDNA

FamilyTreeDNA recently announced the new mtDNA Discover tool and a greatly expanded mtDNA Tree of Humankind. Learn more about these updates and how they can help your genealogy research. Mitochondrial DNA, also known as mtDNA, is the DNA that you inherit from your...
MyHeritage DNA Ancient Origins: MyHeritage’s Newest Tool

MyHeritage DNA Ancient Origins: MyHeritage’s Newest Tool

by Melanie Mohler | Feb 25, 2025 | MyHeritage DNA

MyHeritage DNA’s new tool, Ancient Origins, compares your DNA to ancient DNA samples. Keep reading to learn more about the new tool. Learning about your ancient origins is just one of the fascinating things you can do with your DNA. MyHeritage DNA now offers...
MyHeritage Ethnicity Estimate v2.5: An Update to MyHeritage DNA’s Ethnicity Estimates

MyHeritage Ethnicity Estimate v2.5: An Update to MyHeritage DNA’s Ethnicity Estimates

by Melanie Mohler | Feb 4, 2025 | DNA and Ethnicity, MyHeritage DNA

The long-awaited MyHeritage Ethnicity Estimate v2.5 update has nearly doubled their reported ethnicities. Learn more about the Ethnicity Estimate v2.5 update and what that means for your DNA results. MyHeritage is kicking 2025 off to a great start for your DNA...
AncestryDNA Traits: Learn About Your Personal Traits

AncestryDNA Traits: Learn About Your Personal Traits

by Melanie Mohler | Aug 1, 2024 | AncestryDNA, DNA and Health

AncestryDNA Traits provides insights into your genetic tendencies toward 75+ physical and behavioral traits. Keep reading to learn more about AncestryDNA Traits.  You can learn a lot from your DNA test results, including certain physical and behavioral traits to which...
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