She took a DNA test looking for her Dutch ancestor—and got unexpected results! See how this researcher combined clues from genetics and genealogy to discover a new branch of her family tree. As children, Sandy from Littleton, Massachusetts and her sisters were taught...
DNA testing is part of exploring your Jewish family history. In celebration of Chanukah, here’s an 8-step guide to DNA testing for Jewish ancestry—and beginning Jewish genealogy—by expert Ellen Kowitt. Thanks to Jewish genealogy expert and guest author Ellen Kowitt...
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...
The new Living DNA Wellbeing Kit offers reports that focus on diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices that affect health conditions. Also: a $49/£49 Starter Kit. Here’s the scoop. This just in! Living DNA* today announced their entry into the health sector with a...
Your mtDNA results are reported differently by different DNA testing companies. Why? Which results are better? As you may already know, mtDNA testing provides genetic information specific to your maternal line: your mother’s mother’s mother’s mother, etc. This can be...
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