DNA tests from 23andMe and AncestryDNA require saliva. What if you (or your relative) can’t spit to provide the sample? “My uncle has severe Alzheimer’s. I have tried to get enough spit from him for AncestryDNA to test but have been unsuccessful. What should I do?”...
The Shared Centimorgan Project (ScP) has exciting and important new updates. Here’s why they matter to your DNA match experience and how to submit your own data. In any industry, you can often pinpoint distinct innovations to the way we work. They can range from a...
Last updated: March 27, 2025 If your current DNA matches aren’t getting the job done, try targeted DNA testing for family history. This research strategy can help you put relatives on your family tree. What is targeted DNA testing? Sometimes your DNA research...
Getting relatives to take a DNA test is easier if you can talk to a lot of them at once. Here are tips for talking about DNA with your relatives at your next family reunion or gathering. Savvy genealogists recognize that a family reunion is an excellent place to...
Having your children (or grandchildren) take DNA tests may spark their interest in family history. Just think it through, protect their privacy—and get permission when you’re not the parent. As parents and grandparents, we want our children to spend time on things...
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