Genetic Genealogy Articles
Meet the face and the force behind genealogy TV shows such as the PBS series—Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr.
2/8/2013
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation database combines DNA results and family trees.
2/1/2005
Step right up for a ride on the DNA bandwagon! Our reporter takes a firsthand look at genealogy's latest development to help you navigate the maze of hype and haplotypes (or, what I Learned About My Family History From a Few Cheek Cells).
10/1/2006
Y-DNA testing opens up opportunities for women.
5/1/2007
What's new in discovering, preserving and celebrating your family history.
8/1/2004
What happens after you order a DNA test? What does that pile of numbers mean? Our layperson's guide addresses privacy concerns and tells how to analyze your results report.
2/1/2005
You aced Biology 101, but genetic genealogy still makes you dizzy. Stop the whirlwind of haplotypes and helixes with our plain-English guide to DNA tests and what they mean for your pedigree.
11/11/2009
Tracing your family medical history through genealogy can not only put you in touch with your past — it might save your life.
10/1/2000
Forget the scientific jargon — you want to know how genetic genealogy applies to your real-life research situations. Our panel of experts gives you the skinny on using DNA to solve 10 common family tree quandaries.
3/1/2008
Which DNA tests relate to which branches of your family tree? Consult this handy illustration.
2/1/2005