Say you took a DNA test with AncestryDNA but your cousin tested at 23andMe, MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA or Living DNA. How can you compare your DNA test results to each other? Recently, we heard from a woman who is trying to identify her birth father. She tested at...
Last updated: March 25, 2025 A good DNA testing plan can help you solve family history mysteries and discover more about your biological family tree. Here are three steps for how to create a DNA testing plan for family history. Most people pursue DNA testing...
Why don’t you have any DNA matches on your father’s side? Or maybe it’s your mother’s side without matches. Here are four reasons you may be missing matches you expect to see. Recently I got a VERY GOOD question from a man I’ll call Etienne: “Hi there! I recently...
Document your DNA discoveries with research logs, spreadsheets and more! This methodology improves your confidence, efficiency and accuracy in genetic genealogy. Meet Helen, a biochemist. She also loves genealogy and weaving, which have something in common. They both...
What is a genetic network? Here’s how genetic networks apply to your DNA matches and how they can topple your genealogy brick walls by finding your missing ancestors and solving family history mysteries! Why do people (especially science people) use big words to...
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