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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!

DNA Q&A: How Reliable is the Information from DNA Tests?

How reliable is the information reported be genetic genealogy companies? Our DNA expert weighs in.

DNA Q&A: Convincing a Relative to Take a DNA Test

Really want a relative to take a DNA test? Ask them to consider the possibilities of having their genetic genealogy results revealed.

DNA Q&A: 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.

DNA Q&A: All About Ethnicity Estimates Premium

What can you do with ethnicity estimates? Which company has the best? Our DNA expert weighs in.

DNA Q&A: Handling Sensitive Information

As genetic genealogy databases grow, it's increasingly likely you will discover something unexpected. Here are a few practical tips on how to handle potentially sensitive information.

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Case Study: 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.

Case Study: Adding a New Grandfather

One researcher grapples with a family secret unearthed by DNA test results—and how it might explain another family tragedy.

DNA Q&A: Organizing Your DNA Matches

Avoid overwhelm in managing all those DNA matches with these expert tips for sorting, labeling and color-coding them.

DNA Q&A: What’s the Big Y-700 Test? Should I Choose a Y-DNA Test?

Take a deep dive into your paternal lines with the Big Y-700 DNA, and figure out if you should choose the Y-DNA test over autosomal DNA.