The new MyHeritage DNA chromosome browser offers two different kinds of browsing--and a triangulation tool. Here’s...
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NEW! 23andMe DNA Test for Cancer Risk
The FDA has approved the first direct-to-consumer DNA test for cancer risk. Offered by 23andMe, results include...
DNA News and Classes at RootsTech 2018
RootsTech 2018 was so exciting—especially for a genetic genealogist such as myself! There were so many DNA lectures to...
MyHeritage DNA Matching Update AND a New Chromosome Browser!
We have a MyHeritage DNA matching update! Not only has MyHeritage DNA released a much better matching...
Understanding DNA Ethnicity Estimates
DNA ethnicity estimates are fun conversation-starters. But the "pie charts" become more meaningful genealogically when...
DNA Testing News: 2017 Year in Review
Plenty of DNA testing news crossed our desks in 2017! Advances in genetic genealogy include an AncestryDNA...
AncestryDNA Opt-Out Options for DNA Matches: What This Means for You
A new AncestryDNA opt-out option allows DNA test takers to not participate in DNA match lists: they do not receive...
Listen to Genealogy Gems Podcast Episode #210
with Lisa Louise Cooke In this episode: You've heard of "burned counties," a phrase used to describe places where...
What’s a CentiMorgan, Anyway? How DNA Tests for Family History Measure Genetic Relationships
If you're doing DNA tests for family history, you may see lots of predicted cousin matches: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.....But...