If you have found that your parent and sibling have a DNA match that doesn’t match you, are you wondering how this could be? In this post, I’ll explain how it can be possible that your dad (or mom!) and sibling can have a DNA match that you don’t have. Here’s a hint: It doesn’t …
Whether you are curious about whether you and your great-great aunt or uncle share the expected amount of DNA, or you are wondering if your mystery DNA match could fit into the great-great uncle category, you have come to the right place. In this post, we’ll discuss how much DNA someone might share with a …
In this post, I’ll discuss the most common places where Europe West DNA might be found – both inside and outside of Europe, and how you can use this information to better understand your Europe West DNA results. Of course you know that you can find Europe West DNA in Europe, but did you know …
Do you want to learn more about your Dutch ancestors? In this post, I’ll show you how to trace your dutch ancestors with DNA and genealogy.
In this post, you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about triangulation. Triangulation is a really great strategy for getting the most from your DNA results. Maybe you’ve already heard of triangulation, but you don’t know how to do it, or what it really means. No matter what you already know …
Can you use your ethnicity estimate to prove paternity? In this post, I’ll explain why your ethnicity estimate doesn’t tell you much about who your parents are, and which information from your DNA results is most useful for this purpose. Once you’ve checked over your ethnicity estimate, you might find yourself comparing your results to …
If you have British or Irish roots, you will be excited to learn that there is a new DNA testing and family research partnership between Living DNA and Find My Past. Living DNA, a UK-based company, has been involved in DNA testing and research for about fourteen years. By partnering with Find My Past, they …
Want to know how to use DNA matches to map your chromosomes? It’s easier than you think! I’ll teach you how to paint a new match on DNA Painter.
This post is a short tutorial that will explain the purpose of profiles on DNA Painter, how to create a new one, and why you should create a new profile for each family member whose DNA you manage. Painting chromosomes, or chromosome mapping is fun and easy, once you get the hang of it, but …
Stuck on a DNA match? Can’t figure out how you are related, even though you both have great trees? A useful strategy called chromosome painting is made easy with a tool called “DNA Painter”. In this post, you’ll learn how you can use DNA Painter to find out exactly which line of your family tree …