Y DNA testing is based on the male Y chromosome. Every man has a Y chromosome that is almost identically to the Y chromosome of his father, his grandfather, his grand grandfather and so on. We are talking about the direct father’s line ancestry. Having such a unique DNA marker is brilliant for genealogy research. … Read more
The autosomal DNA test is the most widely used DNA test type. It takes into account more than 95% of all DNA we possess. The autosomal DNA testing is pretty much the basis of every single DNA test as it serves as a genetic tracker throughout centuries of time. It is based on analyzing our … Read more
Mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell, remember? Well, it turns out that mitochondrial DNA testing is the powerhouse of direct-line female genealogy. The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) represents the best chance for women to find their direct female ancestor. It is transmitted directly from a mother to a child (a boy or a girl). mtDNA … Read more