DNA Testing for Asian Ancestry

DNA Testing for Asian Ancestry

DNA testing for people with Asian ancestry is starting to provide more accurate ethnicity results. Here’s what’s been available—and what’s coming—for those with Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Pakistani and other Asian roots. There are good things coming in the...
MyHeritage Genetic Groups | DNA Ethnicity

MyHeritage Genetic Groups | DNA Ethnicity

MyHeritage Genetic Groups now reveal locations in which your ancestors lived within the past 400 years—based on their genetic migratory clusters. Here’s why this kind of DNA ethnicity estimate is more powerful for genealogists. MyHeritage DNA has been teasing us with...
Jewish DNA? 8 Strategies

Jewish DNA? 8 Strategies

DNA testing is part of exploring your Jewish family history. In celebration of Chanukah, here’s an 8-step guide to DNA testing for Jewish ancestry—and beginning Jewish genealogy—by expert Ellen Kowitt. Thanks to Jewish genealogy expert and guest author Ellen Kowitt...
FTDNA Updates Ethnicity Estimates

FTDNA Updates Ethnicity Estimates

Family Tree DNA has (finally!) updated its ethnicity estimates from 24 to 90 categories for its Family Finder autosomal customers. Here’s what you should know about MyOrigins 3.0. Consumer DNA testing company Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has been working on a major...