23andMe has introduced a new tree feature that automatically creates a “tree” for you based on your predicted relationships to others and their predicted relationships to each other. 23andMe hasn’t coined a term for this, but I’m calling it Relationship … Continue reading
One of the questions often asked is why triangulation in genetic genealogy is so important. Before I answer that, let’s take a look at why genealogists use autosomal DNA for genetic genealogy in the first place. Why Genetic Genealogy? Aside from … Continue reading
Today, we’re going to talk about the concepts of autosomal DNA and the differences between: Match groups Mathematical triangulation Genealogical triangulation Match Groups At Family Tree DNA, when you download your chromosome matching results, meaning your complete spreadsheet, then sorting into chromosome order (sort … Continue reading
In our last article, Triangulation for Y DNA, we covered triangulation for the Y chromosome, how it works, and how it can help a genetic genealogist. In this article, we’re going to cover triangulation for autosomal DNA. Triangulation for autosomal … Continue reading
Based on the number of questions I’m receive about triangulation, it’s time to write an article. There are two kinds of triangulation that we use in genetic genealogy. One type is for the Y chromosome and it’s to determine the … Continue reading
Right now, ThruLines at Ancestry is one hot mess. Aside from the inherent frustration, especially over a holiday weekend when many people had planned to work on their genealogy, I’d like to say, “don’t panic.” I don’t have any inside … Continue reading
23andMe has been slimming down. In April, they announced they were cutting about 75 jobs in their therapeutics division, equating to about 9% of their workforce, and now they have cut another 71 employees in response to the end of … Continue reading
Which DNA test should I buy, and why? I receive questions like this often. As a reminder, I don’t take private clients anymore, which means I don’t provide this type of individual consulting or advice. However, I’m doing the next … Continue reading
Several people have asked about different tests at the same DNA testing company. They wondered if matching is affected, meaning whether your matches are different if you have two different tests at the same company. Specifically, they asked if you … Continue reading
I’m not a royal-watcher, but you’d pretty much have to be dead to not be aware that King Charles III is being crowned this Saturday, May 6th. Have you wondered if you’re related to Charles? Or someone else? It’s easy … Continue reading
