In this article, you will learn the basics about what makes the Gedmatch admixture results different than the ones provided by your testing company in your ethnicity estimate, and which admixture calculator is the best Gedmatch test for Native American. One of the most popular reasons for people to upload their DNA to Gedmatch is …
If you have been thinking about doing a DNA test, like the one offered by Ancestry DNA or 23 and Me, for example, you might be worried about the safety of your DNA. There are many issues to consider when it comes to DNA and privacy, and I am going to do my best to …
Are you interested in taking a DNA test for finding living relatives? There are many excellent choices for DNA testing, and this post will explain why Ancestry DNA is the best choice for finding living family members. When trying to find living family with a DNA test, you should choose a company that: is reliable …
Do you want to know if a DNA match is paternal or maternal? Using the information and techniques described in this post, you’ll be able to figure out which side of your family your match is on. It’s very common to have trouble determining whether a match is paternal or maternal, especially if you haven’t …
A few weeks ago, one of my close acquaintances got his DNA results back. He showed them to his mother, who is the daughter of a Mexican father and and an American mother. Her initial response was that they were wrong: “Those can’t be right,” she said. “Where is the Mexican in your DNA results?” …
How accurate are Ancestry DNA matches? Find out when they are 100% accurate and when you need to take a second look. Read more…
Can siblings have different Ancestry DNA results? If you and your sibling both did the Ancestry DNA test for fun, you might be confused over your results. If you are full siblings, why are your Ancestry DNA results different? Before you jump to any conclusions about mom or dad, you should definitely read this post. …
If your DNA match hasn’t responded, and you haven’t given up hope that they someday might write you back, there are a few things that you can consider to improve the probability that they will write you back. In this post, I’ve listed six secret tips that you can try to improve your chances that …
One frustrating aspects of using DNA to learn about your family tree is when you contact DNA matches and there is no response. Sometimes, you can even send multiple messages different ways and still get no answer. In this post, I will discuss a few reasons why your DNA matches won’t respond, and a couple …
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