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Downloading and Uploading 23andMe Files – v2 vs v3
Some days, it seems nothing is as simple as it should be. If you recall, I in my article, “Now What, 23andMe and the FDA,” one of my suggestions was to download your raw data file from 23andMe. You...
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Family Tree DNA Listens, and Acts
During and after the 9th Conference hosted by Family Tree DNA in Houston, TX November 8-10, several administrators collectively submitted a list of “wants and needs” that the genetic genealogy...
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23andMe Produces about 10% Response Rate for Genealogy
I recommended a couple of days ago that everyone contact their matches at 23andMe and make sure, at least, that they have your e-mail in light of the current situation with the FDA deadline occurring...
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Chromosome Mapping aka Ancestor Mapping
This article really should be called “Identifying Prodigal Great-Grandpa by Ancestor Mapping Your Chromosomes,” because that’s what we’re going to be doing. It’s fun to map your ancestors to your...
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Family Tree DNA’s Family Finder Match Matrix Released
Wow, today is a great day in genetic genealogy-land. After the conference in Houston, which ended just a month ago today, a small group met with the Family Tree DNA team and explained what we, as...
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Free Webinars from Family Tree DNA
Recently, one of my cousins told me that she was utterly mystified by her results at Family Tree DNA. I could tell that she was confused between Y line testing and autosomal testing and what each of...
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2013’s Dynamic Dozen – Top Genetic Genealogy Happenings
Last year I wrote a column at the end of the year titled “2012 Top 10 Genetic Genealogy Happenings.” It’s amazing the changes in this industry in just one year. It certainly makes me wonder what...
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Promethease – Genetic Health Information Alternative
People are beginning to ask about how they can obtain some of the health information that they were previously receiving from 23andMe. For $5, at Promethease, you can upload any of the autosomal...
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X-Chromosome Matching at Family Tree DNA
Just as they promised, and right on schedule, Family Tree DNA today announced X chromosome matching. They have fully integrated X matching into their autosomal Family Finder product matching. This...
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Introducing the Autosomal DNA Segment Analyzer
We have a brand new toy in our DNA sandbox today, thanks to Don Worth, a retired IT professional. I just love it when extremely talented people retire and we, in the genetic genealogy community, are...
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The $1000 Genome? – Not Exactly
You may have seen the headlines and the announcement this week by Illumina, manufacturer of gene sequencing equipment, that the $1000 genome is finally here. Hallelujah – jump for joy – right? Sign...
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That Unruly X….Chromosome That Is
Something is wrong with the X chromosome. More specifically, something is amiss with trying to use it, the way we normally use recombinant chromosomes for genealogy. In short, there’s a problem. If...
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What If You Die?
Well, it’s not exactly a what-if question, it’s a given. You’re going to. The only real question is when, and will you be prepared? By prepared, I’m not talking about your will, I’m talking about...
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STRs vs SNPs, Multiple DNA Personalities
One of the questions I receive rather regularly is about the difference between STRs and SNPs. Generally, what people really want to understand is the difference between the products, and a basic...
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Big Y Release
Drum roll…the big day is finally here. Family Tree DNA held a webinar meeting today to explain the new Big Y product features for a number of us who blog or otherwise educate within the genetic...
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Family Tree DNA Launches New Learning Center
Family Tree DNA has launched a new Learning Center. Meant to be much more comprehensive and interactive than their previous FAQs, with everything available in one centralized place, the new Learning...
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23 Ways To Be a PITA
No, not PETA, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, but PITA – Pain In The Arm….yes….arm…what are you thinking??? For most people, being a PITA doesn’t come naturally….so you might need some...
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Houston Chronicle Article Features Gene by Gene Founders
On Sunday, March 17th, 2014, the Houston Chronicle features an article about Houston’s own entrepreneurs, Max Blankfeld and Bennett Greenspan who founded Gene by Gene, parent company of Family Tree...
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Haplogroup Comparisons Between Family Tree DNA and 23andMe
Recently, I’ve received a number of questions about comparing people and haplogroups between 23andMe and Family Tree DNA. I can tell by the questions that a significant amount of confusion exists...
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March Madness mtDNA Mega Weekend Sale
Family Tree DNA has blown the doors off the pricing of mitochondrial DNA full sequence testing this time – but just for a limited time. This is only a weekend sale and it ends April 1. To put this in...
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