What is DNA? Here are answers about deoxyribonucleic acid and genetic testing. Use DNA tests to learn more about your family history or health. See how we can help! The first step on your personal journey into your genes is to answer this question: What is DNA,...
Y DNA and mtDNA haplogroup maps chart the deep origins of your paternal or maternal lines. The specificity of your YDNA or mtDNA haplogroup results varies by test, and so does its value for building your family tree. Read more! When you participate in DNA testing for...
When it comes to setting DNA testing goals for family history, you have to know your limitations. You want realistic expectations! Increasingly, the list of what DNA testing CAN’T do is getting shorter. But there is still a list. Here it is. What DNA Alone Can’t Do...
Y DNA and mtDNA just got better! The new mitoYDNA.org website promises free, crowdsourced DNA matching for YDNA and mtDNA tests, with options for research and law enforcement participation. A new website has launched for free sharing of Y DNA* and mitochondrial DNA...
Family Tree DNA has added cute, customizable videos to your mtFull Sequence DNA test results. Here’s what they look like and how to share them. Family Tree DNA recently announced a catchy freebie that now comes with your full-sequence mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) test...
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