Considering a YDNA test upgrade? It can be well worth it. Here’s what happened after Kelli updated her husband’s YDNA test. And then–after a little patience–along came an exciting new match! See what YDNA can do for your research questions....
Genetic distance is a key clue for helping you understand what makes a good YDNA match. Read Ginny’s story to learn how the YDNA for Genealogy Course helped her better evaluate YDNA matches and know which ones are worth further attention. YDNA can be a wonderful tool...
Founder effect and endogamy are different, but they can occur concurrently in your family tree. Read more from Jayne about the founder effect, what it is, an example of it, and how it differs from endogamy. Both founder effect and endogamy can lead to reduced...
The Shared cM Project has a new feature which lets you enter the shared cM of two testers, rather than just one. This can narrow down a list of possible relationships to DNA matches while using siblings or cousins from the same generation. Learn more about how to use...
My Family Forward aims to boost DNA testing for underrepresented populations. Help them add 30 communities to our testing pool by 2030! It’s about saving lives with medical data, driving family connections, and strengthening the roots and branches of our global...
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