Can you use DNA, inlcuding Y DNA, to find the family of an orphaned ancestor? This scenario considers YDNA and autosomal DNA testing for finding the missing family of an Italian orphan. As part of a Legacy Family Tree Q&A series I did recently, a participant named...
How does your DNA testing company correct for endogamy on DNA matches? You should know about Ancestry’s algorithm; MyHeritage’s rule for Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry; and these tips for segment size and shared matches. Endogamy is more than just a set of first cousins...
Free video tutorial on DNA testing for family history by Diahan Southard, a leading genetic genealogy educators. Learn how DNA results deliver ethnicity and matches in this fresh, fun presentation. Earlier this year, I was invited to Amsterdam to speak about DNA...
When deciding whether to test at MyHeritage DNA or upload your raw data, know your choice affects your access to your shared DNA matches and other great tools. Here are your options. Not long ago, I received a frustrated email from Eileen. In part, she said, “If you...
A MyHeritage DNA update simplifies the site experience and adds interesting options for researchers. MyHeritage continues to release improvements to its DNA product that are meant to both enhance our experience with their website, and also make it easier to do our...
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