Family rumor said grandpa’s birth father was not who everyone thought it was. Here’s how DNA testing shed light on the gossip–AND revealed more about grandma’s ancestry, too!
Was the Family Rumor True? DNA Says….
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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!
DNA Test Surprise? Giving the News with Compassion
When there’s a DNA test surprise, you may become the bearer of unexpected news about birth relatives, misattributed parentage, or the like. Read this advice from genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick.
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.
From DNA Match to Family Reunion
I just got invited to a family reunion by a DNA match! Here’s how to find fellow descendants of common ancestors on your DNA match list. (Whether to invite them to a party, sight-unseen, is up to you.)
Sort DNA Matches by Place—Why and How
Sorting DNA matches by place—their current locations and/or your shared ancestral locations—can sometimes help you find DNA answers!
DNA Mystery Match? How to Respond
“A mystery DNA match messaged me! What do I do now?” Read this great advice on responding to unexpected DNA connections such as unknown birth relatives, written by genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick.
Y-DNA “Paternity Test” for an Ancestor
Y-DNA isn’t quite a “paternity test,” but can help you solve paternity mysteries, including those for your male ancestors! Here’s how one man used YDNA to help identify an ancestor’s birth father.
Y-DNA Haplogroup E: E1b1b and E1b1a
Y-DNA haplogroup E, with subgroups E1b1b and E1b1a, is the most common Y-chromosome haplogroup in Africa. Explore its deep origins, variant names (E-M2, E-M215, and E-V58), global spread to Europe and the Americas, and and consider the best YDNA test for African origins.
DNA Testing and Privacy | Ancestry, 23andMe and More
DNA testing privacy concerns at AncestryDNA, 23andMe, FTDNA, MyHeritage, Living DNA and GEDmatch are real. Here’s what’s at stake and how each company handles your genetic data.
Scotland Ancestry | Best DNA Test for Scottish Ethnicity Percentages
Explore your Scotland ancestry with the best DNA tests to show your Scottish ethnicity percentages and find relatives from Scotland.
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.
YDNA Haplogroup J | J1 and J2
Y-chromosome haplogroup J, and its subgroups J1 and J2, are connected with origins in the Arabian Peninsula, Southern Europe and North Africa, and among many men of Ashkenazi Jewish, Arab Bedouin, Uygur and Uzbek origin. Explore J haplogroup maps and history here.
