by Diahan Southard | Feb 28, 2022 | Genetic genealogy tools
Access to MyHeritage DNA advanced DNA tools requires a $29 unlock fee for those who transfer their DNA. What are those advanced DNA tools? Are they worth it? Do you have to pay the fee for each test you upload? We have answers. Many of you have transferred your DNA... 
by Diahan Southard | Jan 27, 2022 | DNA testing for beginners
23andMe is one of the most popular consumer DNA tests in the world. People wonder how accurate its ancestry and ethnicity reports are. We have answers. Recently, we published an article describing various ways a consumer DNA test for family history can be wrong—and... 
by Diahan Southard | Aug 25, 2021 | DNA testing for beginners
Add a beneficiary to your DNA test and stop wondering, “What happens to my DNA test results when I die?” Here’s a quick video tutorial on how to assign a beneficiary for an FTDNA kit and tips for helping ensure your AncestryDNA, 23andMe, MyHeritage or Living DNA test... 
by Diahan Southard | Jul 14, 2021 | DNA testing news
FTDNA updates! Y DNA and autosomal (Family Finder) customer experience have both had an overhaul. Here’s a quick summary of changes and what to do next on the new FTDNA website with your YDNA and autosomal results. Family Tree DNA (FTDNA) has overhauled its website.... 
by Diahan Southard | Mar 18, 2021 | Working with DNA matches
How are you related to your Y DNA matches at Family Tree DNA? YDNA tests don’t give shared cM clues about how closely you’re related. Take this video tour of your Y DNA match list to start figuring out your relationships to your Y DNA matches. Y DNA can help you...
