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How to Download Your DNA Matching Segment Data and Why You Should
There are two or three types of data that testers may be able to download from DNA testing sites. Genealogy customers need to periodically download as much as possible. Raw data files needed for...
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A Triangulation Checklist Born From the Question; “Why NOT Use Close...
One of my readers asked why we don’t use close relatives for triangulation. This is a great question because not using close relatives for triangulation seems counter-intuitive. I used to ask my kids...
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AutoSegment Triangulation Cluster Tool at GEDmatch
Today, I’m reviewing the exciting new AutoSegment Triangulation Cluster Tool at GEDmatch. I love it because this automated tool can be as easy or complex as you want. It’s easy because you just select...
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2021 Favorite Articles
It’s that time of the year again when we welcome the next year. 2021 was markedly different than anything that came before. (Is that ever an understatement!) Maybe you had more time for genealogy and...
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Identify Your Ancestors – Follow Nested Ancestral Segments
I don’t think that we actively think about our DNA segments as nested ancestors, like Russian Matryoshka dolls, but they are. That’s exactly why segment information is critical for genealogists. Every...
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DNA Shows Peter Johnson and Mary Polly Philips Are My Relatives, But Are They...
One of the requests by several people for 2022 article topics revolved in some way around solving challenges and showing my work. In this case, I’m going to show both my work and the work of a...
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AutoKinship at GEDmatch by Genetic Affairs
Genetic Affairs has created a new version of AutoKinship at GEDmatch. The new AutoKinship report adds new features, allows for more kits to be included in the analysis, and integrates multiple reports...
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How to Find RootsTech 2022 Sessions + Other Info You Need to Know
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 3rd is the beginning of RootsTech 2022 which is completely free and entirely virtual this year. You’ll find a bouquet of speakers from around the world providing sessions in...
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Top Ten RootsTech 2022 DNA Sessions + All DNA Session Links
The official dates of RootsTech 2022 were March 3-5, but the sessions and content in the vendor booths are still available. I’ve compiled a list of the sessions focused on DNA, with web links on the...
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Ancestry Only Shows Shared Matches of 20 cM and Greater – What That Means &...
Recently, I’ve noticed an uptick in confused people who’ve taken Ancestry’s DNA test. They are using shared matches, which is a great tool and exactly what they should be doing, but they become...
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DNA-eXplained Celebrates Tenth Anniversary!
This blog, DNA-eXplained, is celebrating its 10th anniversary today. How time flies! I never thought for a minute about a 10th anniversary when I launched that first article. I started blogging to...
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In Search of…Vendor Features, Strengths, and Testing Strategies
This is the third in our series of articles about searching for unknown close family members, specifically; parents, grandparents, or siblings. However, these same techniques can be applied to...
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DNA: In Search of…Signs of Endogamy
This is the fourth in our series of articles about searching for unknown close family members, specifically; parents, grandparents, or siblings. However, these same techniques can be applied by...
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How Many Matches at Each DNA Testing Vendor?
We know that it’s important to test at, or upload to, each DNA testing vendor. Every vendor has some people that aren’t in any other database. If you don’t assure that your DNA, and that of your close...
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DNA: In Search of…Full and Half-Siblings
This is the fifth article in our series of articles about searching for unknown close family members, specifically; parents, grandparents, or siblings. However, these same techniques can be applied by...
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DNA Black Friday is Here
Yes, I know it’s not Friday yet, but the DNA Black Friday sales have started, and sale dates are limited, so here we go. These are the best prices I’ve ever seen at both FamilyTreeDNA and MyHeritage....
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Chromosomes and Genealogy
Sometimes people ask about how chromosomes relate to genealogy. Every single one of us started with that question, right? Are chromosomes different sizes, and does that matter? What are the mystery...
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Relatives at RootsTech – How to Use & Connect with DNA
Relatives at RootsTech is back and I’m so very glad to see it. Let me show you how to use this wonderful tool, including tips for how to get even more out of the experience. It’s important to start now...
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DNA: In Search Of…Your Grandparents
Are you searching for an unknown relative or trying to unravel and understand unexpected results? Maybe you discovered that one or both of your parents is not your biological parent. Maybe one of your...
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What Is a Sibling Anyway? Full, Half, Three-Quarters, Step, Adopted,...
I’ve seen the term sibling used many different ways, sometimes incorrectly. When referring to their own siblings, people usually use the term brother or sister, regardless of whether they are talking...
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