Should you take an mtDNA test for genetic genealogy? Here’s a free video tutorial and 3 scenarios when mtDNA testing can help your family history.
3 Reasons to Test mtDNA
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DNA Basics
Y DNA Testing: Get Started
Y DNA testing is a great way to explore your paternal family line. Here’s a quick get-started video tutorial and two essential tips for taking a YDNA test for family history.
AncestryDNA Opt In or Out?
AncestryDNA test takers can now opt out of matching. Here’s why that’s a good thing—and why I hope you can encourage others not to opt-out.
Why Take a DNA Test Now
Why take a DNA test now? If you haven’t already taken a DNA test for genealogy, here are 4 reasons not to put it off any longer.
DNA Testing Your Relatives
Getting your relatives to take DNA tests can boost your knowledge about your genetic connections—and can get family members more interested in their roots. Here are 3 tips for talking your relatives into testing.
Beyond DNA Ethnicity Results
Unexpected DNA ethnicity results may cause us to reconsider our sense of identity and old family stories.
Genetics v. Genealogy: 2 Family Trees
Only half of the time your DNA will tell you what your paper trail might have already figured out: That you and cousin Jim are fourth cousins, related through sweet 3X great grandma Sarah.
Why Take a DNA Test: 3 Reasons
Are you a genealogist who has not yet taken a DNA test? Here are three reasons to dive right in.
Why Take a Y DNA Test
Why take a Y DNA test? Here’s why YDNA testing is so popular—and 3 reasons to consider why you should do it (or have a male relative test) for your family history.