What is a DNA Match?
Do you want to know what a DNA match is? In this post, learn the answer, how they get your DNA matches, and find out which DNA matching sites are the best.
Genetic Genealogy
Are There Ancestry DNA Matches in Other Countries?
Do you want to know if Ancestry DNA matches in other countries will show up on your results? Does Ancestry DNA work internationally? In this post, find the answer to these questions – and more! Finding relatives in other countries in one of the best aspects of DNA testing. I have found and communicated with …
How to Download 23andMe DNA Relatives
Want to know how to download 23andMe DNA relatives? In this post, I will show you how to download your whole list of DNA matches into a spreadsheet.
What Happens When a 23andMe Test Fails?
Do you want to know if its possible for a 23andMe test to fail, and what happens if it does? In this post, learn the answer to these questions – and more!
What is Indigenous Americas on Ancestry DNA?
In this post, you’ll learn what Indigenous Americas on Ancestry DNA is, as well as how you may have inherited this region. Plus, find out how to trace your indigenous ancestry. Whether you got 1%, 10% or 100% Indigenous Americas DNA on your Ancestry DNA results, you are in excellent company. There are more than …
All About the Ancestry Update October 2019
Did your Ancestry results change in October of 2019? I’ll help you understand why and how your results changed. Plus, see an example of updated results.
How to Use the Gedmatch 3-D Chromosome Browser
Have you seen the Gedmatch 3-D Chromosome Browser? Want to learn how to use it? In this post, I’ll walk you through how to use the browser step-by-step.
Which Gedmatch Admixture to Use
Do you want to know which Gedmatch Admixture to use? In this post, you will learn how to choose which admixture calculator will work best for your unique ancestry, as well as how to choose the calculator model. I highly recommend taking advantage of the Gedmatch Admixture tool in order to learn how to use …
What is a Half-Identical DNA Segment?
Do you want to understand what a half-identical DNA segment is? In this post, you’ll learn more about half-identical regions, as well as what it means when you share this type of segment with a match. As a bonus, you’ll also learn the difference between a half-identical and fully-identical segment, and how to identify each. …
Does DNA Get Washed Out Over Generations?
Does DNA get “washed out” over time? If it does, how does the process work? In this post, you will find the answers to these questions, plus: How many generations does DNA go back How much DNA you inherit from your ancestors Whether DNA can skip a generation On DNA discussion boards, I see the …