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I finally got around to transferring raw DNA data from AncestryDNA to MyHeritage DNA. The nudge that I needed was a clarion call from genealogist Shannon Christmas that MyHeritage DNA had added a chromosome browser , improved its matching algorithm, and that he had received a great number of additional DNA matches. The MyHeritage company extended the invitation to transfer raw data from other autosomal DNA testing services for free over a year ago in 2016. MyHeritage DNA currently has more than 1.075 million people in the DNA database. I have shared my experience with some of the other testing platforms in an earlier post, “DNA Testing for Genealogy. Autosomal Testing Demystified”. Every time I receive the results from one of these tests or uploads, it’s as if I have thrown a party where the guests show up in the form of ethnicity estimates. When compared to previous parties (test result reveals), I usually…

My DNA testing journey began back in 2011 when free tests were offered to the public via the Roots Into the Future Program – 23andme’s partnership with the National Urban League. They were looking for data, and many of us were looking for family history clues and more details regarding our ethnicity given our history in this country. We in the genealogy community were grabbing them up like…well, like they were free! With some of us, “free” turned into “free-nzy”. Needless to say , I am sure 23andme received more than enough genetic data to fill their DNA coffers, I mean databases. I took the bait and ordered a few kits for family members. We received our kits, registered them, surrendered our spit, sent off the kits, and a number of weeks later we got an email saying our results were ready! We were then able to log in and see our…

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MyHeritage DNA: Raw Data Uploaded

January 26, 2018January 28, 2018| Karen Galloway|1 Comment

DNA Testing for Genealogy. Autosomal Testing Demystified

January 15, 2017January 26, 2018| Karen Galloway|6 Comments