AncestryDNA now reports longest shared segment with DNA matches—yay! There’s some confusion about longest shared segment v. total shared DNA. Here’s how their Timber algorithm affects these, and why it’s good for your family tree. Most of the time, I leave the...
Which DNA testing company should you use? Do different companies give different results? Short answer: Yes. Here are 3 ways your DNA test results may vary. While doing a Q&A for Legacy Family Tree webinars recently, I got this great question: Does doing DNA...
Not sure how you are related to your DNA match? Use the free “What Are the Odds?” WATO tool at DNA Painter to explore the possibilities and to help build a more accurate family tree. WATO: What Are the Odds for DNA Matches WATO is a free tool that lets you draw a...
These DNA reunion stories remind us that DNA testing can bring newfound relatives to your holiday table—metaphorically or literally. Is it time to give the gift of DNA testing to someone you love? We’re coming to the time of year when many of us will spend more time...
Last updated: January 13, 2025 The unlinked tree of your AncestryDNA match may have the family history answers you need. Here’s how to get to an unlinked tree. A DNA match without a family tree linked to his or her test results can be frustrating because it’s...
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