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...
YDNA matches with a different surname can be confusing. But doing traditional genealogy may be able to help you discover how these matches are related to you. Here’s how Bill did genealogy to understand how he was related to his YDNA matches with a different...
Endogamy can prove to be a barrier to using your DNA test results to build your family tree. But there are tips and strategies that can help you with specific goals, such as finding a biological grandfather. Read about how Anna used skills that she learned in the...
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