Searching for a birth father? Read these tips on how to find a biological father without his name from an expert who helps adoptees and others find their birth parents.
How to Find a Biological Father without his Name
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French DNA Tester: Too Few Matches, Too Many Questions
Exploring French DNA connections can be challenging. Testing remains illegal in France. You may not have many matches–but like Francois, you may have many questions. Here are some tips we gave Francois.
DNA Test Results: Why Check Them Often
DNA test results are exciting to open–and can be even more interesting later on. Here’s why you’ll want to check on your AncestryDNA or other consumer DNA results every few months.
Best DNA Test for Portuguese Ancestry
What is the best DNA test for Portuguese ancestry? Who sells DNA tests in Brazil and Portugal? Which test will test me most about my Portuguese roots? We have answers.
How Accurate is 23andMe? Ancestry and Ethnicity
23andMe is one of the most popular consumer DNA tests in the world. People wonder how accurate its ancestry and ethnicity reports are. We have answers. Recently, we published an article describing various ways a consumer DNA test for family history can be wrong—and about how much of the time,...
Find a Birth Father: Paternity Test v. DNA Test
When trying to find a birth father, you should know the difference between a paternity test and a DNA test like AncestryDNA or 23andMe. Here’s what you need to know if you’re asking, “Who’s my biological father?”
What is DNA?
What is DNA? Here are answers about deoxyribonucleic acid and genetic testing. Use DNA tests to learn more about your family history or health. See how we can help!
Can a DNA Test Be Wrong?
Can a DNA test be wrong? Usually not, and very rarely yes. Here we bust 3 common misconceptions about why you may think your Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, Family Tree DNA or Living DNA results are wrong. And, if you have unexpected results, what to do next.
CRI Genetics | DNA Test Reviews
In this CRI Genetics review, we measure their DNA test against the two things a consumer DNA test for family history should provide: ethnicity reports and DNA matches. This is how CRI Genetics stacks up.
Add a Beneficiary to Your DNA Test
If you add a beneficiary to your DNA test, you can stop wondering, “What happens to my DNA test results when I die?” Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to assign a beneficiary for an FTDNA kit and tips for ensuring your AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage or Living DNA test results will get passed along.
DNA Testing for Deceased or Dying Relatives
It is possible to do DNA testing for a relative who is dying or is recently deceased to learn more about their heritage. Here’s how.
Finding Birth Parents in the UK | DNA, Adoption & Unknown Parentage
Finding birth parents in the UK—a birth mother or birth father or both—is possible. Start here by learning about adoption contact registers, records and using DNA to find birth relatives in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Find Birth Parents | How to Find Birth Parents
To find birth parents, you need DNA testing and plenty of support. Get started with this article on how to find birth parents, whether you’re an adoptee or have unknown birth parentage.
How to Share AncestryDNA Results
Sharing your AncestryDNA test results—ethnicity or match list or BOTH—can pique your relatives’ curiosity or help you and your DNA match figure out how you’re related. Here’s how to do it.
Create a DNA Testing Plan
To solve family history mysteries with DNA, you need a good DNA testing plan. Here’s how to create one.