What is endogamy? This introduction to endogamy helps you understand what it is and how it can complicate genetic genealogy analysis. Learn a crucial tip for spotting endogamous relationships on your DNA match list. What is endogamy? As DNA analysis becomes more...
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...
Your genetic family tree is different than your genealogically-researched family tree. Here’s how, and why understanding this helps your family history. A key concept in genetic genealogy is that your genetic pedigree is different than your genealogical pedigree. Let...
Are DNA ethnicity results influenced by your online tree? And how do DNA testing companies choose what geographic regions to report? Your DNA Guide has answers. Many genealogists have taken autosomal DNA tests at one of the three major DNA testing companies with the...
AncestryDNA New Ancestry Discoveries: what they really mean and how they can help you solve genealogy mysteries on your family tree. Opening your AncestryDNA account to find a New Ancestor Discovery (NAD) can be a bit like the experience my 9 year old had at the beach...
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