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: 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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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: 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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What is a “Second Cousin Once Removed”? Premium
You've got questions about removed cousins and second (or further) cousins. Our experts have the answers.
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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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DNA Q&A: All About Ethnicity Estimates
What can you do with ethnicity estimates? Which company has the best? Our DNA expert weighs in.
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DNA Q&A: Organizing Your DNA Matches in 3 Steps
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.
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Transferring DNA Results from One Company to Another
Transferring your DNA results means you can take them from one company to another. Here's why and how to take advantage of this research technique.
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How and Why to Download Raw Data from AncestryDNA Premium
Use your DNA for more-intense genealogy research (and take control of your data) by downloading your raw results from AncestryDNA.
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DNA Q&A: Analyzing DNA Matches Using Mirror Trees
Just what are "mirror trees," and what do they have to do with your DNA results? Our DNA expert explains.
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How to Use Shared DNA to Determine Relationships
DNA testing has opened up new doors for researchers hoping to find their birth parents. Learn how to use data in your DNA results to figure out relationships.
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