by Diahan Southard | Jun 23, 2022 | DNA ethnicity - migration, DNA testing news
Viking DNA percentages? They’re the newest option at Living DNA testing company. Here’s what they’re all about. DNA testing company Living DNA has launched a new option: a Viking Index. This feature is based on the ancient DNA results from 446...
by Diahan Southard | Mar 18, 2022 | DNA testing for beginners
DNA test results are exciting to see for the first time–and can be even more interesting later on. Here’s why you’ll want to check on your AncestryDNA or other consumer DNA results every few months. When’s the last time you checked your DNA...
by Diahan Southard | Nov 1, 2021 | DNA ethics and privacy
DNA testing privacy concerns at AncestryDNA, 23andMe, FTDNA, MyHeritage, Living DNA and GEDmatch are real. Here’s what’s at stake and how each company handles your genetic data. Are you worried about DNA testing and privacy considerations? You’re not alone. Here, we...
by Diahan Southard | Sep 2, 2021 | Working with DNA matches
Need to download your DNA match list? Here’s how to export your DNA matches from AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage, Family Tree DNA and Living DNA. Sometimes you need to download your DNA match list from your testing company website. I recommend this strategy for...
by Diahan Southard | Aug 12, 2021 | Working with DNA matches
DNA testing outside the US is not as popular as inside the US. If your goal is finding DNA matches (or ancestors) outside the United States, what should your DNA testing strategy be? Updated in June 2022. In a webinar I gave recently, I was asked a super important...
