Y-DNA haplogroup E, with subgroups E1b1b and E1b1a, is the most common Y-chromosome haplogroup in Africa. Explore its deep origins, variant names (E-M2, E-M215, and E-V58), global spread to Europe and the Americas, and and consider the best YDNA test for African...
DNA testing privacy concerns at AncestryDNA, 23andMe, FTDNA, MyHeritage, Living DNA and GEDmatch are real. Here’s what’s at stake and how each company handles your genetic data. Are you worried about DNA testing and privacy considerations? You’re not alone. Here, we...
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,...
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