Why can’t females take a Y-DNA test?
A Y-DNA test, also known as a paternal lineage test, looks at the Y chromosome. The Y chromosome is one of two sex chromosomes, X and Y. Sex chromosomes carry the genetic code that makes [...]
What is an autosomal DNA SNP test? What is the Family Finder test? What will I learn?
Autosomal DNA tests utilize DNA from the 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes. Autosomal DNA is inherited from both parents. Therefore, an autosomal DNA test may be taken by either a male or a female. Autosomal [...]
Should I upgrade to additional Y-Chromosome (Y-DNA) STR markers? What more will I learn?
You should test more Y-Chromosome DNA (Y-DNA) STR (short tandem repeat) markers when you want to compare additional markers against others with similar results. Our motto could be: Test only what you need, and upgrade [...]
Our Three Basic Tests
We offer three basic types of tests: Family Finder (autosomal DNA), Y-DNA, and mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Note: Click on the blue boxes () below for information on each topic. Our Family Finder test focuses [...]
Should I upgrade to the Mitochondrial DNA Full Genomic Sequence test? What more will I learn?
The Mitochondrial DNA Full Genomic Sequence test is also called the Mega test or mtDNA Full Sequence test. This test will: Return results for all three parts of your mitochondrial DNA. HVR1 - 16001 to [...]
What is the mtFull Sequence (mtDNA) test? What will I learn?
A mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) test looks at your female-inherited mitochondrial DNA. Historic records are often inadequate for women's history. Maternal DNA testing offers you the opportunity to at least partially overcome that barrier, and by [...]