Triangulated Segments on My Heritage DNA
Want to learn more about the triangulation feature on My Heritage DNA? Find out how to use triangulation to learn more from your DNA matches.
Genetic Genealogy
Comparing Chromosome Positions Across Testing Sites
Have you noticed that shared DNA segments with the same relative on different testing sites don’t have identical locations on the chromosome? In this post, find out the reason why this happens.
How Does Welsh DNA Show Up?
If you have Welsh ancestry and are thinking about taking a DNA test, or have already taken one, you might be curious about how your Welsh roots will look on your ethnicity results. In this post, I will explain the basics of Welsh DNA, from how it shows up on autosomal DNA tests to the …
Endogamy in Mexican DNA Matches
One of the unique challenges that you might encounter while researching your Mexican DNA matches is endogamy. What in the world is endogamy, and what does it have to do with Mexico and DNA matches? Endogamy is simply a fancy word that means intermarriage within a particular community or area. Basically, it’s just the practice …
What is a Second Cousin DNA Match?
What is a second cousin DNA match? Are second cousin matches accurate? Find out what this really means, and how you are connected in this post!
Should I Link My DNA to My Tree on Ancestry?
Linking your tree to your Ancestry DNA results is a great way to get the most from your DNA test. In this post, I’ll explain some of the benefits of attaching your DNA to your family tree.
What Can I Learn From My DNA Match List?
If you are thinking about doing a DNA test, or just got your results back, you might be wondering what you can learn from your DNA match list. DNA matches are my favorite aspect of DNA testing, since each match has the potential to provide valuable information, help you solve a family mystery, and provide …
Why Native American DNA Doesn’t Show Up in DNA
Have you heard from others that Native American doesn’t show up in DNA? I get this question frequently, and I’ve seen people suggest that Native American DNA doesn’t show up on DNA tests in online forums. In this post, we’ll dispel this myth, and address some reasons that could explain why Native American doesn’t show …
What is a First Cousin DNA Match?
If you got your DNA test results back and you have a first cousin match, this post will help you understand what a first cousin match really means and how this person might be related to you.