Take your genetic genealogy to the next level with our deep-dive tutorials on DNA match interpretation and advanced segment analysis. Learn how to interpret centimorgans (cM), cluster matches using the Leeds Method, utilize interactive chromosome browsers, and apply DNA triangulation to verify your biological ancestry.
Introduction You’re staring at your list of DNA matches. You’ve formed a hypothesis: “Maybe this person is my unknown half-cousin on my mother’s side?” But how do you test whether that hypothesis actually holds up, not just roughly or but with the logic of the entire genetic puzzle? That’s where two of the most powerful […]
Introduction You’ve taken a DNA test, and now your match list is a chaotic sea of names—hundreds, maybe thousands—of potential cousins staring back at you. How do you even begin to sort through them? Enter AutoCluster, a game-changing tool that organizes your DNA matches into color-coded groups, each hinting at a shared ancestor. This beginner-friendly
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Introduction You’ve got a list of DNA matches, but how do you know exactly where your shared DNA lies? A chromosome browser genealogy tool is your key to unlocking this mystery, turning vague match lists into a vivid map of your genetic connections. For beginners, though, it can feel like navigating a foreign city without
DNA triangulation is one of the most powerful and scientifically rigorous methodologies in genetic genealogy. While simply looking at your “shared matches” list can give you clues, segment triangulation allows you to prove biological relationships with absolute precision. By mapping overlapping DNA segments on specific chromosomes, you can trace your genetic inheritance back to a