Whole genome sequencing (WGS) is now available and even (relatively) affordable, especially during Black Friday sales. Should you do it? Black Friday is coming. Like Amazon and Walmart, the consumer genetics industry throws their hat in the ring with killer deals that...
These DNA reunion stories remind us that DNA testing can bring newfound relatives to your holiday table—metaphorically or literally. Is it time to give the gift of DNA testing to someone you love? We’re coming to the time of year when many of us will spend more time...
The 23andMe Family Tree Feature is a much-needed tree tool for genetic genealogists to help DNA matches learn how they may be related. Here’s what it looks like and how to get access. 23andMe is perhaps best known globally for the Health part of its popular Health +...
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...
MyHeritage AutoClusters group your shared DNA matches into your own custom genetic genealogy family portrait. Here’s how they work. MyHeritage* released its new AutoClusters DNA tool several months ago at RootsTech 2019—the same day it introduced its popular Theory of...
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