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Learn how to analyze and study your proxy DNA matches in order to determine which family members are more genetically similar to shared ancestors, when you should utilize certain close family members DNA results instead of yours to generate leads, and the steps needed to create your own family study. Don’t forget the handout attached […]

You’ve identified a group shared DNA matches, but you’re stumped on how you’re all related. Learn how to let DNA take the lead in determining who and where to search to uncover the group’s most recent common ancestor. Don’t forget the handout attached below. PLEASE NOTE: This webinar is available for patrons of the Who

Learn more about the ethnicity updates at AncestryDNA. You’ll want to check yours out too! In this the video, you’ll also see how my results have changed over the last three years. The latest update shows how my English DNA shifted to Scottish DNA. In fact, Scotland is now my highest European region. I also

So, you’ve done a great job finding your ancestors, but you’re not sure where to start to try to locate their living descendants. In this session, we’ll cover tips and tricks you can use to safely and respectfully unearth the identities of your living cousins. Don’t forget the handout attached below. PLEASE NOTE: This webinar

Yesterday, I participated in a phone call with Ancestry that gave updates on the latest rollouts for their products. There are some important updates that they mentioned regarding AncestryDNA.  Ancestry has processed 18 million DNA kits to date. This number is not reflective of the number of kits sold but is reflective of the number

“…the company stressed that it is making a long-term commitment to the health-care side of its business, called Ancestry Health. A company spokesperson noted that the layoffs did not affect that group. Later this year, it plans to roll out a next-generation sequencing product to its customers to provide them with more detailed information about

Many of you have said you need help with a strategy or a list of steps to follow when trying to figure out how you’re related to a particular DNA match. This video shows you my methodology for tracing those relations. A C.R.E.W. Love and above membership tier is required to access this video. Links

“Home DNA-testing company 23andMe is laying off about 100 people, or 14% of its staff, on Thursday, in the wake of declining sales. The layoffs include the operations teams, which were focused on the company’s growth and scaling efforts, as well as other teams. In the coming months, the company plans to tighten its focus

Genetic genealogy truly bears fruit if multiple family members on multiple lines of the family have tested. Learn how to create and manage a project for your family while being mindful of privacy and sensitive issues that may arise.  Don’t forget to download the handout! This webinar and handout are available to the C.R.E.W. Stan

Good morning everyone. I just came across this article on Twitter and wanted to go over a few things as you’ll notice pieces about DNA and privacy are published about every couple months. Yep, it’s that predicable. We need to be sure of the current landscape as as we utilize DNA testing in our projects