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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.
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DNA Q&A: How to Delete DNA Data Premium
Millions of consumers have bought DNA tests and opted in to genetic matching services—raising privacy concerns for some genealogists. DNA expert Diahan Southard shares how to delete your DNA data if you've tested your DNA but want out.
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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.
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Finding Your Birth Family with a DNA Test
DNA testing has opened a broad new avenue for adopted people to find their birth families. Our guide maps out your journey of discovery.
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DNA Q&A: How to Order a Test for Someone Else
Take your research to new heights by ordering DNA tests for your relatives. These seven easy steps will get you started.
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Transferring DNA Results From One Company to Another
Transferring your DNA results means you can take them from one company to another. Here's why and how to take advantage of this research technique.
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How and Why to Download Raw Data from AncestryDNA
Use your DNA for more-intense genealogy research (and take control of your data) by downloading your raw results from AncestryDNA.
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MyHeritage DNA’s Theory of Family Relativity
MyHeritage Theory of Family Relativity uses DNA, trees and historical records to theorize how you’re related to your DNA matches. Here's a closer look.
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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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DNA Q&A: Do You Really Need a Chromosome Browser?
Do you really need to figure out how to use things like chromosome browsers and centimorgans to be successful in your family history research? DNA expert Diahan Southard explains.
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