Family Tree DNA Sale Until 1/7/12

Family Tree DNA has extended their end of the year sale until January 7 for several of the tests! The most basic Y-DNA37 test starts at $119 (regular price is $169!). This is the test for males only (so females need to convince their male family members to take the test!). If you have been thinking [...]

Coupon Codes for Family Tree DNA! Act Fast!

Family Tree DNA is celebrating DNA Day on April 15 and so they are offering deep discounts for new and current customers on some of their DNA tests. You must order by midnight (CST) on April 15, 2011 to take advantage of these awesome coupons! Use the code DNADAY2011 New customers: Y-DNA12…… $59 Y-DNA37…… $129 [...]

The Seven Daughters Of Eve

Imagine what you’d learn about your ancestry if you could trace your heritage all the back to one of the Seven Daughters of Eve. Sound far-fetched? Or like it might be the next Dan Brown movie? Well, it would make a really good plot for a movie but don’t be so quick to label this [...]

DNA Testing For Genealogy – The Basics

With recent advances in technology and the increasing interest in tracing one’s ancestry, DNA testing for genealogy research has now become affordable and easily accessible for anyone with a computer and a mailbox. While it’s important to do your research and make sure you’re dealing with a reputable company, DNA testing kits for genealogy research [...]

Use Mitochondrial DNA Testing To Trace Your Lineage

In his book, “The Seven Daughters Of Eve”, Oxford University Professor Brian Sykes uses research obtained through mitochondrial DNA testing on specimens extracted from the Iceman to back up his conclusion that all people on Earth are direct descendants of one of the seven daughters of Eve and therefore, direct descendants of Eve herself. In [...]

Why You Should Use DNA Testing For Ancestry Research

In this age of computers and instant access to any type of information you want, how necessary is it to use DNA testing for your ancestry research? Especially when you can just go to the Internet and find out anything you want. A few years ago it was estimated that everyone is within 6 people [...]

DNA And Family History Research – The Truth About Your Results

A lot of people are under the misconception that DNA testing will reveal their entire family history. I blame it on those cop shows where every case comes to a successful close based on DNA evidence alone and half of a smudged fingerprint. DNA and family history are related to a certain degree, but not [...]

Discover Your Heritage With A DNA Ethnicity Test

There are several reason why you should have a DNA ethnicity test. Some ethnic groups are more prone to medical problems and diseases than others, some people need to prove their ethnic heritage in order to receive financial and legal benefits that are only available to those groups and others may need the information simply [...]

Combine DNA And Genealogy Research To Fill In the Missing Branches Of Your Family Tree

By combining DNA and traditional methods of genealogy research you’ll get a much more accurate picture of your family tree. DNA testing can often fill in those gaps in information that you’ve been fruitlessly searching for. But don’t be surprised if that same DNA test creates another gap. Advances in technology are quickly leading us [...]

Use Caution When Researching Your Ancestry – DNA Testing Results Can Be Surprising

When trying to determine your ancestry, DNA testing can help you at least to determine a starting point. For example you may have been adopted as a young child and have no recollection of your natural parents or relatives. Therefore, you also can’t be sure of your ethnic or racial origin. Appearances aren’t everything and [...]

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