21 Jun 2025
2/2 In my example, you are related to someone in haplogroup K2a3b4 at ancestor "K" and to someone in haplogroup K1b1a2c at ancestor "K1b1." #yourDNAguide #DIYDNA #YouCanDoDNA #FamilyHistory #genealogy #geneticgenealogy
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10 Jun 2025
🌳 #WTChallenge Week 5 is HERE!
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12 May 2025
🧬 Registration OPEN for WikiTree Challenge #5!
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3 May 2025
To think like a scientist, you need to try to examine any new data, especially DNA connections, with a completely objective view. That will prevent you from falling into the trap of misinterpreting what the DNA is trying to tell you. 4/4
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2 May 2025
Did you know that we here at Your DNA Guide send out a monthly newsletter? It contains tips and announcements and lots of fun things you won't want to miss!
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17 Apr 2025
2/2 which then became the foundation for AncestryDNA's product.
That was over 20 years ago now.
We have come so far, but mtDNA is still a useful piece of evidence in identifying relationships.
#yourDNAguide #DIYDNA #DNA #familyhistory #genealogy #YouCanDoDNA #geneticgenealogy
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5 Apr 2025
Best Known matches are the first step in a successful genetic #genealogy research endeavor.
So the best thing you can do to move your research back in time is to bring your family tree forward in time: do descendancy research. 2/2
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2 Apr 2025
What do I mean by "check genetics vs #genealogy"? I mean to make sure that your match is genetically your second cousin by looking at the amount of #DNA that you share with them and making sure it’s the amount that SHOULD be shared by a 2nd cousin.
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18 Mar 2025
Many of you have ancestral keepsakes. But do these items have any #DNA value? If after this tip you are still intrigued about the possibility of using these alternate sample types, you may want to check out, To the Letter DNA. Just google them. #yourDNAguide #DIYDNA #genealogy
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5 Mar 2025
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1 Mar 2025
Ancestry Pro Tools is Ancestry’s newest subscription option. In this blog post, we highlight each Ancestry Pro Tools feature and how they are useful for genetic genealogists. yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/anc…
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28 Feb 2025
RootsTech is almost here! Visit Your DNA Guide at our booth—onsite & online! I’ll be giving three livestreamed lectures, so don’t miss out. Stay tuned for all the fun & specials! #RootsTech #YourDNAGuide #Genealogy #RootsTech2025
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25 Feb 2025
Half-siblings share about half the #DNA that “whole” relatives do, but they can be twice as useful in your family tree! Here are two strategies to use when you have half-siblings in your family tree.
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29 Jan 2025
Consider DNA testing your oldest relatives first. Here's why your great-aunt could hold the key! (Retweet for a curious genealogist!)
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7 Jan 2025
Organize your DNA matches like a pro! Label MyHeritage matches with 30 colors to uncover family history mysteries. Start with a Best Known Match using the Theory of Family Relativity & build genetic networks for deeper discoveries! #YourDNAGuide #DNA #Genealogy
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4 Jan 2025
you might need to approach a descendant of a particular ancestor to take a test. We call this targeted testing.
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29 Nov 2024
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20 Nov 2024
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14 Nov 2024
A mystery DNA match messaged me! What do I do now? Read this great advice on responding to unexpected DNA connections such as unknown birth relatives, written by genetic counselor Brianne Kirkpatrick. yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/dna…
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2 Nov 2024
In today's DNA news, AncestryDNA has introduced a new feature allowing users to sort shared matches by the amount of DNA shared. This feature is available with the ProTools subscription.
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