A family searched for decades to find what happened to their great-grandfather who disappeared in 1908. DNA evidence revealed he was living under a different name just a few states away. Read this fascinating genetic genealogy case study.

Just remember these 3 things when starting your DNA journey! What to Do First When You Get Your DNA Results Getting your DNA results back...

Are you hitting dead ends in your family history research and hoping DNA matches can help? Sometimes the most rewarding genealogy discoveries require professional expertise. The Problem: You have hundreds of DNA matches but can't figure out how they connect to your family tree. Why This Happens: DNA testing companies give you so many matches and may suggest a relationship. Those genetic relationships provided are simple and never meant to be final.

Although the method for adding multiple DNA matches to a group has been altered from the non-subscription approach, the option is still accessible. This quick guide will demonstrate how to effectively utilize Ancestry's Pro Tools to expertly organize your DNA matches.

How to hire a genetic genealogist & how I work with new clients.

I work with complicated topics in my research projects that can be difficult to explain. Haplogroups, shared centimorgans (cM) and...

One of the newer focus items in understanding DNA matches is the use of a chromosome browser. This analysis tool can assist in either...

DNA test results can have unexpected and sometimes unpleasant results. Are you ready for that?