Genetic Genealogy

Big changes to your Ancestry DNA match list? Have less DNA matches than before? Learn what type of changes happened in your match list and how to proceed.

Do you want to know how much DNA, in centimorgans and percentages, you share with a parent? In this post, learn the answer, plus much more! Everyone was born with two parents, and it is very interesting learn more about the genetic connection to these very important individuals. After all, without them we would not …

Have you tried out Gedmatch? One of the most popular tools on the site is the One-to-Many Comparison where you receive a long list of DNA matches. Who are these people and what is your connection to them? In this post, I’ll give you some different strategies to help you determine how you and your …

How big is Ancestry’s database? Find out, plus learn why a database this size can help you learn more about your ancestors if you want to do a DNA test.

Did you get 2% of a region on your DNA results? Learn how you may have inherited this region, how far back to look for your ancestor, and how to trace it.

If you have Mexican ancestors, you may be wondering what a DNA test can tell you, and whether or not it can help you trace your family tree.  In this post, learn what a DNA test can reveal, how it can help you trace your Mexican roots, and even how to find free Mexican family …

Want to know how half-siblings show up on Gedmatch? Find out how half-siblings match on the site, and how to know if a match is a full or half-sibling.

Tested at 23andMe and wonder if your results about DNA Relatives can be wrong? Here, learn what you need to know about the accuracy of your DNA matches.

Do you want to know what Common Ancestor Hints are on Ancestry DNA? Here, I’ll explain to you exactly what these hints are, how to access them, and more.

Did you know that you can search your DNA data on 23andMe for a specific gene? Here, learn how to browse your raw data on the site to find specific genes.