Category: Results

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.

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!

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.

How Reliable is the Information from DNA Tests?

Jump to a specific question: How reliable is the health information reported by genetic genealogy companies? How reliable is information from DNA tests? Q: How reliable is the health information reported by genetic genealogy companies? A: The number one most important thing to understand before we launch into a discussion about DNA and any kind […]

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.

6 Things to Do When Your DNA Match Doesn’t Have a Tree Premium

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.

Free 10 Essential Genealogy Research Forms

DNA Q&A: The Best Ethnicity Estimates Premium

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.

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.

DNA Q&A: GEDmatch Premium

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.

Organizing Your DNA Matches in 3 Steps Premium

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: The Case of Mom’s Missing Surname Premium

A reader has many DNA matches on her maternal side, but not one of them shares her mother's maiden name. What? Our DNA expert weighs in on the case of the missing surname.

AncestryDNA ThruLines Overview and Features

Check out the AncestryDNA Match experience and ThruLines, which proposes possible family relationships to your matches based on trees and DNA.

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