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Tag Archives: The DNA Geek
What’s in Your Toolbox? — DNA Painter’s cM Estimator — The DNA Geek
There’s no secret that DNA Painter is my favorite third-party site for DNA analysis. Its tools for chromosome mapping, relationship prediction, and hypothesis testing are widely acclaimed and have been used by hundreds of thousands genealogists around the world. What’s … Continue reading
AncestryDNA Surpasses 20 Million — The DNA Geek
According to Ancestry.com‘s corporate page, they now have more than 20 million tested people in their DNA database. AncestryDNA Surpasses 20 Million I figured they would hit 20 million soon.
Haven’t Gotten Survey from FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA) – April 12, 2021
I noticed some have reported getting a survey from FamilyTree DNA (FTDNA). I checked a few hours ago and I have not received one yet. I saw where The DNA Geek received one about a week ago – The Future … Continue reading
Maryland Considers Limits on Forensic Genetic Genealogy – March 29, 2021
I saw this yesterday in an e-mail from IAJGS: http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0240T.pdf. As I wasn’t online much yesterday, I planned on posting as the first post for today. I saw this later last night on The DNA Geek https://thednageek.com/maryland-moves-to-regulate-forensic-genealogy/. Dr. Larkin explains … Continue reading
Contribute to the Endogamy Study — The DNA Geek
Endogamy, the practice of marrying within a community or religion, is one of the biggest challenges in genetic genealogy, especially when using autosomal DNA. In my talks for RootsTech Connect 2021, I explain what endogamy is, why it’s a problem, … Continue reading
Trust — The DNA Geek
In the midst of political turmoil in the USA, two major changes took place in the world of genetic genealogy that may have escaped attention. The first is that FamilyTreeDNA has a new owner. The second is that the Terms … Continue reading
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6th Blogversary According to WordPress June 24, 2019
This was weird as I thought my 6th Blogversary was next month, not today. I thought about it when I re-blogged the 6th Anniversary for My Blog Turns 6 — The Captain’s Speech. I also hit 2,500 posts yesterday, Genealogical … Continue reading
Informed Consent: What It Is, What It Isn’t, and Why It’s Necessary — The DNA Geek
The genetic genealogy community is in turmoil. People are angry, accusations are flying, and friendships are sundering. All over something as seemingly straightforward as whether we have the right to decide whether our DNA data can be used by law … Continue reading
23andMe Hits 10 million DNA Customers
Updated to reflect conflicting participant numbers for Geno 2.0 Next. Added a link to the new post I made about the conflicting participant numbers – Conflicting Participant Numbers Between Geno 2.0 Next on Two Different Sections of Their Website. From … Continue reading
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Tagged 23andMe, AncestryDNA, Autosomal DNA, DNA, Family Tree DNA, FamilyTree DNA, FindMyPastDNA, Geno 2.0, Geno 2.0 Next, LivingDNA, MyHeritage DNA, MyHeritageDNA, The DNA Geek
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Introducing the MyHeritage LIVE 2019 Speakers September 6 – 8, 2019 Amsterdam
As reported by https://blog.myheritage.com/2019/03/myheritage-live-2019-speaker-spotlight/. MyHeritage LIVE, which will take place September 6-8, in Amsterdam, will feature lectures and hands-on workshops led by internationally renowned speakers in the fields of genealogy and DNA. We’re excited to announce the speaking lineup for … Continue reading
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