When you take a DNA test for genealogy, it’s more than just getting those test results. Your testing company needs to be able to deliver three essential elements: the people, the trees, and the tools—tools that are going to make your family history journey...
Identifying branch points with your DNA matches can be a useful strategy in your DNA research. Understand what branch points are and how you can use them with your matches. Determining how you are related to the significant number of DNA matches you have on different...
Ancient DNA provides fascinating information about our deepest human family roots—and could spark a relative’s interest in testing. Here’s what you should know about ancient DNA and genetic genealogy testing. Most of our genealogy efforts focus on finding the names of...
What is Neanderthal DNA and how does it relate to us today? Keep reading to learn more about Neanderthal DNA. When you take a DNA test, you’re likely looking to find relatives from the past few generations. But what about dozens of generations ago? At some point,...
Your DNA Guide is celebrating the first 25 years of genetic genealogy! Get the free commemorative book and watch the special RootsTech celebration with several genetic genealogy pioneers. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the birth of the field of genetic...
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