If you’ve taken a DNA test at one of the major testing companies, it’s most likely been an autosomal test (atDNA). This test analyzes the 22 pairs of chromosomes (excluding the 23rd pair of sex chromosomes), revealing ethnicity, genetic cousins, etc., from both sides of your family. A mitochondrial DNA test (mtDNA) reveals information aboutContinue reading “How to Make Sense of mtDNA (Mitochondrial DNA)”
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Beginner’s Guide To Ancestry’s New DNA Clustering Tool
If you’ve taken a DNA test with Ancestry, you probably looked at your match list and wondered how you’re going to figure out who all these people are. You’re not alone. DNA matches can be powerful tools, but they can also be overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to build your family tree or break downContinue reading “Beginner’s Guide To Ancestry’s New DNA Clustering Tool”
Want An Easy Way To Sort Your DNA Matches?
When you get your DNA results back from the testing company, do you feel overwhelmed by the number of matches you have? If so, you are not alone! You will recognize some people on the list, but there will be many more you don’t. To start the process of finding out who they are andContinue reading “Want An Easy Way To Sort Your DNA Matches?”