Ethnicity estimates in DNA testing are becoming more precise, accurate and consistent—but they’re still not equally robust across the market. Here’s an expert (and detailed) answer to this important question! DNA ethnicity estimates: Performance varies This article is...
Through a DNA discovery, two sisters who are Korean adoptees find each other, though thousands of miles apart. Watch this short but unforgettable video documentary! At MyHeritage LIVE last week in Amsterdam, MyHeritage debuted a touching new documentary with the story...
The best family tree you can attach to your DNA test results has certain qualities. Here’s how to create a DNA-friendly family tree and why it makes a difference to your genetic genealogy success. When you take a DNA test looking for biological connections, one of the...
Your mtDNA results are reported differently by different DNA testing companies. Why? Which results are better? As you may already know, mtDNA testing provides genetic information specific to your maternal line: your mother’s mother’s mother’s mother, etc. This can be...
Getting DNA from postage stamps, hair samples and other items is now sometimes possible. Here’s what you’ll want to know about this for your own genetic genealogy mysteries. A few years ago, I blogged about DNA to be extracted from hair samples purportedly belonging...
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