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...
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...
Genetic distance is a key clue for helping you understand what makes a good YDNA match. Read Ginny’s story to learn how the YDNA for Genealogy Course helped her better evaluate YDNA matches and know which ones are worth further attention. YDNA can be a wonderful tool...
Which DNA tests does FTDNA offer? Family Tree DNA offers three different DNA tests: Family Finder autosomal DNA, YDNA, and mtDNA, which can all help you connect to your DNA matches. Founded in 2000, Family Tree DNA is the oldest DNA testing company in business. FTDNA...
DNA test results are exciting to see for the first time–and can be even more interesting later on. Here’s why you’ll want to check on your AncestryDNA or other consumer DNA results every few months. When’s the last time you checked your DNA...
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