Living DNA’s Family Networks (DNA matches experience) is progressing. Here’s how to opt in to DNA matching and what you’ll see when you do. I first tested with Living DNA because I was curious about the specificity with which they report British Isles origins. Most of...
AncestryDNA shared matches have changed since they dropped smallest shared segments (below 8cM) and refined the matching algorithm. Here’s what I see and 2 things you can do about the changes. We blogged not long ago about changes coming to the AncestryDNA shared...
The Shared cM Project now shows your DNA match relationship possibilities in an easy-to-understand chart (a histogram) on the DNA Painter website. Here’s how it can help you build your genetic family tree—and a caution about TWO types of data in the DNA Painter tool....
Using vital records to build your family tree is a key strategy for successful DNA research. Here’s what vital records are and what you should know to find them. For the best experience with your DNA matches, you need a strong family tree. It should have as many...
AncestryDNA has exciting updates coming for your DNA matches experience. Here’s what’s happening and what to do now to prepare for it. AncestryDNA’s tools that help you understand your relationships to your DNA matches are among their most important—and they’re about...
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