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 [...]

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 [...]

DNA Results from Cheek Cells

All of your DNA is contained in each cell of your body – your complete genetic code in one little package. Since your DNA is in every cell, one of the easiest places to get sample cells is from your cheeks. Cheeks cells are painless way to get a sample – all you need to [...]