MyHeritage AutoClusters group your shared DNA matches into your own custom genetic genealogy family portrait. Here’s how they work. MyHeritage* released its new AutoClusters DNA tool several months ago at RootsTech 2019—the same day it introduced its popular Theory of...
A chromosome browser can help you understand how you are related to your DNA matches—and it’s a very cool visual! Before we start, let me be very clear: 98% of the time, you do NOT need a chromosome browser to do successful genetic genetic genealogy work. Most of the...
Starting a conversation with your DNA matches can be like a first date. Follow these 4 “dating tips” to go from awkward to acquainted! The meatiest part of DNA test results for genealogists are the DNA matches: genetic cousins. And if your test results are typical,...
You’re missing about half of your real 4th cousins in your DNA match list! This short video tutorial explains why aren’t they showing up on your DNA match list if they’ve tested at the same company! DNA testing is a powerful tool for finding genetic relatives who...
AncestryDNA’s ThruLines tool helps you visualize possible family tree relationships with your DNA matches. Ancestry’s ThruLines tool is its latest brainchild for helping you place your DNA matches in the right place on your tree. ThruLines won’t solve all your match...
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