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DNA Q&A: Shared DNA for Cousins Related Multiple Ways Premium

Curious about how to determine the amount of shared DNA across multiple relatives? Follow these tips and you'll have it calculated in no time!

DNA Q&A: Understanding Sibling DNA

You and your sibling share the same parents, so why isn't your genetic makeup identical? DNA expert Diahan Southard explains the answer in a way genealogists are sure to understand.

What to Do With Your DNA Data: 3 Next Steps Premium

Not sure what to do now that you have your DNA test results? We’ll outline three tactics to help you use your results to make new genealogy discoveries.

Tips for Triangulating Your DNA Matches

Where do you fit in with your DNA matches? Triangulating a known relationship with unknown matches can reveal the answers. We'll show you how to do it.

The Top Autosomal DNA Tests Available Premium

When it comes to autosomal DNA testing, the "top 5" have a lot to offer. Here, we explore how the DNA testing companies stack up against each other.

DNA Q&A: X-DNA and mtDNA (What’s the Difference?)

The confusion between X-chromosome DNA (X-DNA) and mtDNA is common. Our DNA expert explains the difference.

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DNA Q&A: Creating a Genetic Genealogy Testing Strategy

You've got a limited DNA testing budget but lots of relatives. How do you decide who should be next to test? We'll show you two ways to create your genetic genealogy testing strategy.

DNA Q&A: Why Should I Link My Family Tree to DNA Results?

Should you link your family tree to your DNA results? How do you do it? Our DNA expert explain why and how for each DNA testing company.

DNA Q&A: How to Understand Missing or Unexpected Matches

Wondering why you don't share more DNA matches with your mother, or why you're not seeing a surname you expect? We'll explain a few of the possible reasons.

Making Matches with Autosomal DNA Premium

Solidify cousin matches with these methods of researching and analyzing your autosomal DNA.