DNA Q&A: Do I Need DNA Painter?
What is DNA painter? Do you need this third-party tool to make the most of your DNA results? Our expert weighs in.
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DNA Q&A: Is It Worth Retaking a DNA Test?
Our DNA expert weighs in on whether you ever need to retake a DNA test from a company like AncestryDNA or 23andMe.
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DNA Q&A: My DNA Doesn’t Match Who I Thought I Was. Now What?
DNA results can sometimes reveal distressing truths about your family relationships—and even your identity. Here's how to handle such situations.
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DNA Q&A: All About DNA Mapping and Ethnicity Estimates
DNA mapping and ethnicity estimates are a big draw of home DNA test kits. Learn more about them here.
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DNA Q&A: DNA Tests and Privacy
When it comes to DNA tests, privacy is sometimes a concern. DNA expert Diahan Southard weighs in.
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3 Steps for Prioritizing Which DNA Matches to Research First
It's hard to know which of your hundreds of DNA matches are most important. Learn how to sort through them to find those most useful to your research.
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DNA Q&A: Should You Opt In to DNA Research Studies?
Companies like AncestryDNA and 23andMe allow you to opt in to genetic research. Learn what that means and what you should consider before consenting to it.
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DNA Q&A: Is It Possible My DNA Matches Aren’t Related?
If you're struggling to understand the relationships between DNA matches, our expert is here to help!
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Important Changes to GEDmatch: 3 Options for Users
GEDmatch now belongs to Verogen, a forensic genomics company. Here's how GEDmatch users can take action to protect their privacy.
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DNA Q&A: How Reliable is the Information from DNA Tests?
How reliable is the information reported be genetic genealogy companies? Our DNA expert weighs in.
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DNA Q&A: Convincing a Relative to Take a DNA Test
Really want a relative to take a DNA test? Ask them to consider the possibilities of having their genetic genealogy results revealed.
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6 Things to Do When Your DNA Match Doesn’t Have a Tree
Yes, you still can use your DNA matches even if there's no tree or genealogy information attached. Here are six ways to make no-tree matches work for you.
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