Two must-read posts
A look at DNA through other eyes This Sunday blog is where The Legal Genealogist shares thoughts about using the cool tool of DNA in genealogical research. This year, for example, I’ve shared my thoughts about those ethnicity percentages, and why you can’t...Read the fine print
Read the fine print What do we give up in DNA privacy? There isn’t a day that goes by at The Legal Genealogist without at least one person asking about DNA testing: “What test should I take?” “What’s the best test for…?” “Which test if I wanted to...Before you gift
Think DNA ethics ‘Tis the season to be jolly… and to give gifts to family members and friends. For those who, like The Legal Genealogist, are fans of genetic genealogy, that may mean thinking about buying and giving DNA test kits to kith and kin this...And more DNA doings
New tools and another sale NOTE: This blog’s recommendation of GEDmatch has been withdrawn due to privacy issues. See “Withdrawing a recommendation,” The Legal Genealogist (https://www.legalgenealogist.com/blog : posted 15 May 2019). There are more and faster...That other health option
Using Promethease There isn’t a week that goes by that The Legal Genealogist doesn’t get the question from a reader somewhere. It’s usually someone dealing with an unknown parentage situation, but not always. And the question is very simple: “how do...DNA developments
Doings in the DNA world No, it’s not Sunday, but site issues kept this from posting yesterday, so… it’s DNA on Monday instead! There are new developments in the DNA world this week — one that’s very promising, another one that’s fun...The unexpected result: book review
Bill Griffeth’s painful journey When DNA’s answer to the “who do you think you are” question is “not who you thought you were,” the reactions are varied. Some people laugh. Some people cry. And journalists write a book. At least that’s what CNBC...No magic bullet
As much as DNA can help… As much as The Legal Genealogist is a total DNA geek, and as much as DNA must be considered whenever any of us sits down to map out a research plan, we are going to be disappointed if we delude ourselves into thinking that DNA is always...The 23andMe option
A less expensive choice The DNA testing company 23andMe has been in a state of flux for a very long time, leaving genetic genealogists wondering if there really was any reason to test with 23andMe. First, 23andMe has always been focused on health results more than on...Subscribe by Email
