Category: DNA

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.

DNA Q&A: The Best Ethnicity Estimates

When it comes to the best ethnicity estimates, not all DNA testing companies are equal. So which ones have the most specific results? A DNA expert weighs in.

DNA Q&A: Handling Sensitive Information

As genetic genealogy databases grow, it's increasingly likely you will discover something unexpected. Here are a few practical tips on how to handle potentially sensitive information.

Discovering a New Sibling Through DNA Results

An expected close relative led to an astonishing DNA discovery, giving one researcher a new sibling—and information on a long-hidden wartime romance.

Making Peace with the Past: Adding a New Grandfather

One researcher grapples with a family secret unearthed by DNA test results—and how it might explain another family tragedy.

DNA Q&A: GEDmatch

While GEDmatch isn't necessary for more in-depth DNA results, it does have many valuable tools for genealogists. Our DNA expert Diahan Southard explains.

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DNA Q&A: Organizing DNA Matches

It's easy to get overwhelmed with organizing DNA matches. Learn the best approach, plus three additional techniques for keeping track of all those cousins.

DNA Q&A: How to Delete DNA Data

Millions of consumers have bought DNA tests and opted in to genetic matching services—raising privacy concerns for some genealogists. DNA expert Diahan Southard shares how to delete your DNA data if you've tested your DNA but want out.

DNA Q&A: What Is the Big Y-700 Test?

Take a deep dive into your paternal lines with Family Tree DNA's new Big Y-700 test.

Finding Your Birth Family with a DNA Test

DNA testing has opened a broad new avenue for adopted people to find their birth families. Our guide maps out your journey of discovery.

DNA Q&A: Catching the Golden State Killer

In the 1970s and 80s a man known as the Golden State Killer terrorized California. Here's how some genetic genealogy sleuthing cracked this 35-year-old case.

DNA Q&A: How to Order a Test for Someone Else

Take your research to new heights by ordering DNA tests for your relatives. These seven easy steps will get you started.

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