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Help! My DNA matches don’t have trees
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Help! My DNA matches don’t have trees

Getting your DNA results is exciting. You log in, see a list of people who share DNA with you, and can’t wait to explore your connections. But then you notice … Help! My DNA matches don’t have treesRead more

I took a DNA test… now what?
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I took a DNA test… now what?

Your results have arrived. There’s a colourful map, a list of matches, and a lot of percentages. It’s exciting but also a bit overwhelming. Here’s how to make sense of … I took a DNA test… now what?Read more

Should I take a DNA test?
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Should I take a DNA test?

You’ve probably seen many ads for DNA tests promising to unlock your ancestry. But what exactly do they do, and do you need one to trace your family tree? Here’s … Should I take a DNA test?Read more

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