Chromosome painting helps you see your ancestral locations in an appealing new way. Here’s how to use chromosome painters at 23andMe and Family Tree DNA. Chromosome painting sits smack dab at the intersection of science and art. It offers you a new way to visualize...
Last updated: August 27, 2024 Want to know how to download your DNA match list? You can’t do it directly from your DNA testing companies anymore. Here are strategies some people use for AncestryDNA and Living DNA. NOTE: As of 2024, for security reasons,...
Last updated: April 4, 2025 Add a beneficiary to your DNA test and stop wondering, “What happens to my DNA test results when I die?” Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to assign a beneficiary for an FTDNA kit and tips for helping ensure your AncestryDNA,...
DNA testing outside the US is not as popular as inside the US. If your goal is finding DNA matches (or ancestors) outside the United States, what should your DNA testing strategy be? Updated in January 2026. In a webinar I gave recently, I was asked a super important...
FTDNA updates! Y DNA and autosomal (Family Finder) customer experience have both had an overhaul. Here’s a quick summary of changes and what to do next on the new FTDNA website with your YDNA and autosomal results. Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has overhauled its website....
*We regularly recommend products and services that we know and would use personally. Some recommendations use affiliate links. When you purchase using these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you!
