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• Getting Started (7/17/2019) - I found a wonderful resource for beginners over at the DNA-Explained website. Roberta Estes has recently written a very nice overview of what to do when you get your first test result. She covers all four of the major testing companies and shows you how to find your cousins and your ethnicity at each company. […]
• Transferring DNA Results (6/30/2019) - So what is all this business about raw data, transferring, downloading, and uploading? The “results” of a DNA test are contained in a digital file and referred to as “raw data”. This file contains the genetic information obtained from the spit or saliva sample mailed to the company. The testing companies will provide a copy […]
• Which DNA Company? (6/28/2019) - I am often asked where someone should test. My answer is generally – what do you want to accomplish? Each testing company offers something different, so it is important to have a plan. There are currently 5 companies offering DNA tests that are useful for Genetic Genealogy work. Here are some of the basics needed […]