When you take a DNA test for genealogy, it’s more than just getting those test results. Your testing company needs to be able to deliver three essential elements: the people, the trees, and the tools—tools that are going to make your family history journey...
Shared matches of matches are game-changing for genetic genealogy. We’ll explain how these work with your DNA match list and where to find the tool at MyHeritage DNA, 23andMe and now at AncestryDNA. When five people take the same class, they may each learn—and...
Ancient DNA provides fascinating information about our deepest human family roots—and could spark a relative’s interest in testing. Here’s what you should know about ancient DNA and genetic genealogy testing. Most of our genealogy efforts focus on finding the names of...
23andMe Historical Matches is their newest 23andMe+ Premium feature. Learn more about the Historical Matches you may share DNA with. 23andMe Historical Matches In March 2024, 23andMe rolled out Historical Matches, a new feature for 23andMe+ Premium members. It...
Last updated: January 13, 2025 MyTrueAncestry is a company that compares your DNA results to ancient DNA samples. Keep reading to learn how to use MyTrueAncestry for ancient DNA. You’ve taken a DNA test and you’ve looked back at several generations...
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