Organizing your DNA matches helps you make sense of them. From someone who organizes DNA results for a living, here’s the fastest, easiest way to organize them, whether you’ve tested at AncestryDNA, 23andMe or another company. When I was a kid I collected books. I...
What is XDNA? We have answers! And so does your XDNA itself. XDNA can be used for genealogy, whether you’re a man or a woman. Sort your DNA matches using XDNA to help you with your family history. We usually talk about THREE kinds of DNA tests available for...
What’s a “good DNA match,” in genetic genealogy terms? Here’s what to look for in your DNA matches. When looking at your DNA test results for genealogy, you may have heard that you should focus on the “good matches.” But what exactly does that mean? Both of those...
Transferring your DNA data to another genetic genealogy website is like getting a second opinion: it’s generally a good idea. Get a second opinion. That’s the advice we hear about our healthcare (and the tactic my kids use when one parent says “no”). But it should...
Kudos to MyHeritage! The company is listening to customers, improving its DNA product and delivering on its promises. In my first job as a grocery store clerk, I learned that most customer service issues can be solved if you just make the customer feel heard. Even if...
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