What is endogamy? This introduction to endogamy helps you understand what it is and how it can complicate genetic genealogy analysis. Learn a crucial tip for spotting endogamous relationships on your DNA match list. What is endogamy? As DNA analysis becomes more...
Should you take an mtDNA test for genetic genealogy? Here’s a free video tutorial and 3 scenarios when mtDNA testing can help your family history. DNA testing is becoming more and more integrated into our traditional genealogical research. Millions of people have...
Mapping out shared ancestral locations between your family tree and your DNA matches’ tree can help you zero in on the branch of the family you have in common. “Location, Location, LOCATION!” Sounds like something you might hear from your realtor or investment...
Y DNA testing is a great way to explore your paternal family line. Here’s a quick get-started video tutorial and two essential tips for taking a YDNA test for family history. Y DNA testing is a specific type of genetic genealogy test that can help answer questions...
Forensic genealogy is helping solve crimes in new ways—and creating business for those who can help investigators reconstruct and identify DNA samples. In 2018, police used DNA to identify the notorious Golden State Killer. Their method: putting the DNA evidence from...
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