Margaret O'Brien 
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to upload your DNA to MyHeritage with a free account. We’ll look at some background to the company, and how MyHeritage treats your privacy and security. You should be sure you’re comfortable with these aspects before you upload your raw DNA results to any site. We’ll also review … Read more
If you’ve DNA tested with another company (e.g. Ancestry), wouldn’t it be great if you could upload your DNA results to 23andMe? Unfortunately, 23andMe doesn’t accept DNA transfers. However, there is a workaround that lets you research hundreds of DNA relatives who tested with 23andMe. The trick is to upload your DNA to the GEDmatch … Read more
This article is a walkthrough of how to upload your DNA to Living DNA. We’ll also take a look at the background of this relatively recent company. And we’ll check how Living DNA treats your privacy and complies with law enforcement. You should be sure you’re comfortable with these aspects before you upload your DNA … Read more
This is a step-by-step walkthrough of how to upload your DNA to FamilyTreeDNA. We’ll also look at some background to the company, and how FamilyTreeDNA treats your privacy and security. You should be sure you’re comfortable with these aspects before you upload your DNA to any site. Which DNA Tests Does FamilyTreeDNA Accept? FamilyTreeDNA accepts … Read more
Verogen is a private equity-backed company that specializes in forensic DNA technology, software, and services. The San Diego firms’s primary business targets the forensic markets from specialist crime laboratories to routine forensic services. Customers of GEDmatch, a provider of genealogy and ancestry DNA analysis, were surprised when it was purchased by Verogen in 2019. That … Read more
The RootsMagic family tree software is owned by RootsMagic Inc. The software company was founded in 1986 under a different name by Bruce Buzbee, who remains President. Buzbee created a prior family history product that was licensed through several larger companies. He released RootsMagic independently in 2002. This article looks at the early events that … Read more
Illumina has a fascinating foundation story that illustrates the early days of the biotech industry. Two investors pulled together a small team of scientists who had been involved in other startups. The group formed a new company to take advantage of innovative research in technology. Well, maybe the bare bones don’t sound so fascinating. But … Read more
Living DNA provides consumer DNA tests for ancestry, genealogy, and personal health research. This article explains the current ownership structure of the company. We then address some background and connections that surround the company. Who Owns Living DNA? Living DNA is a family-owned business with three company directors: David Nicholson is managing director of both … Read more
The parent company of FamilyTreeDNA merged in early 2021 with Australian genetic testing company myDNA. What does this mean for FamilyTreeDNA customers? Will the genealogy services be enhanced or left behind? This article takes a close look at the future direction for the family research division of the merged company. Who Owns FamilyTreeDNA? The FamilyTreeDNA … Read more
Now that I’ve written a review of every admixture project on GEDmatch I can step back and consider the best GEDmatch calculator for specific ancestry. I’ve split this article into regions, as different calculators suit different backgrounds. Bear in mind that you’ll get the best results with any calculator if you are predominantly of one … Read more