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Trees and Genes

Where Family History and DNA Testing Meet

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The Autosomal DNA World Is Changing

Posted on 19 January, 202419 January, 2024 By Jim The Genealogist

Companies such as Ancestry, MyHeritage and FindMyPast, that provide online access to historical records have a solid business model –… Read more The Autosomal DNA World Is Changing

DNA Helps Solve The Unsolvable

Posted on 6 January, 2023 By Jim The Genealogist

Genealogy has been my passion for more than 50 years, largely because I love solving mysteries and revealing the unknown. … Read more DNA Helps Solve The Unsolvable

rootstech 2022

Posted on 27 February, 2022 By Jim The Genealogist

It is just 3 days until rootstech 2022, a completely free, virtual genealogy conference, sponsored by FamilySearch.org You can sign… Read more rootstech 2022

Be Careful What You Wish For

Posted on 19 October, 202019 October, 2020 By Jim The Genealogist

Back in July, I suggested that Ancestry should move to a subscription business model, rather than relying on the one-time… Read more Be Careful What You Wish For

Not all shared centiMorgans are equal

Posted on 11 July, 201911 July, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

I was excited this week to see a new close relative, Sal, in my DNA matches on FTDNA. Sal is… Read more Not all shared centiMorgans are equal

Don’t pay full price for a DNA test

Posted on 19 April, 201919 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

Autosomal DNA tests from the major testing companies are typically around $99 US, but in the past few years there… Read more Don’t pay full price for a DNA test

Living DNA’s Family Networks is finally here

Posted on 9 December, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

Two weeks ago I posted my DNA Test Christmas Wish List, and already wish number 9 has been granted –… Read more Living DNA’s Family Networks is finally here

My DNA Testing Christmas Wish List

Posted on 22 November, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

It is that time of year when children write letters to Santa Claus, identifying the gifts that they would like… Read more My DNA Testing Christmas Wish List

Revised Rationale For Choosing a DNA Testing Company

Posted on 11 November, 201819 April, 2019 By Jim The Genealogist

For some time I have suggested that deciding which company to use for an autosomal DNA test should involve evaluating… Read more Revised Rationale For Choosing a DNA Testing Company

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