DNA Testing and Genealogy

The 'Solve' is Only Part of the Job

The most gratifying result of helping someone use their DNA testing and genealogical research is "The Solve"—finding the answer they are...

AncestryDNA Tips & Tricks

Today I will show you how to determine if a new match falls on your maternal or paternal sides. Generally, unless you are an adoptee or have

Joanne's Journey – A Genetic Genealogy Case Study

A step-by-step look at how I helped a second cousin find her paternal biological family.

A Serious Look at Those Shaky Leaf Hints

How to use Shaky Leaf Hints at Ancestry as clues for your research subject.

And away we go!

Join me as I write about genetic genealogy tools and topics, traditional research methods and more each week in 2020!

Are we really related to all those DNA matches?

So, let's get down to it. How does this DNA matching work? First, a centiMorgan is a unit of measurement used to determine the distance...

What are centiMorgans, and how did they get in my DNA?

The popularity of DNA testing has surged in the past few years, and companies such as AncestryDNA, 23andMe and Family Tree DNA are...

DNA Basics

Today I was asked a question from someone who is trying to prove a relationship within his family: "How can DNA tell me I'm related to...