What is XDNA? Not As Mysterious As It Sounds

What is XDNA? Not As Mysterious As It Sounds

What is XDNA? We have answers! And so does your XDNA itself. XDNA can be used for genealogy, whether you’re a man or a woman. Sort your DNA matches using XDNA to help you with your family history. We usually talk about THREE kinds of DNA tests available for...
The Y DNA Story of Charles Long

The Y DNA Story of Charles Long

In this case study, Y DNA tells a story about an unknown paternal ancestor. Here’s how to use YDNA to help fill in blank spots on your family tree. On paper, Charles Long looks like the average member of your pedigree chart. He has a birth date, a birthplace, a...
4 Types of DNA Projects Worth Joining

4 Types of DNA Projects Worth Joining

Various kinds of DNA projects may tell you about your origins by comparing your DNA to others like you. Consider joining haplogroup, surname, location-based, and autosomal DNA projects to see how they may help you with your genetic genealogy questions. Some people are...
GEDmatch Opt-In for Law Enforcement

GEDmatch Opt-In for Law Enforcement

THIS JUST IN. I was all ready to post a less-than-favorable GEDmatch blog post (below) when my faith in humanity (and GEDmatch) was restored. Thank you, Curtis Rogers and GEDmatch for doing the right thing in issuing an opt-in policy for the use of GEDmatch in law...
3 Reasons to Test mtDNA

3 Reasons to Test mtDNA

Should you take an mtDNA test for genetic genealogy? Here’s a free video tutorial and 3 scenarios when mtDNA testing can help your family history. DNA testing is becoming more and more integrated into our traditional genealogical research. Millions of people have...