DNA Testing · 12 min read
What is WikiTree?
WikiTree is a genealogy website where you can create or contribute to family trees while working together on a global shared family tree.
Angela Natividad · Feb 13, 2024
DNA Testing · 8 min read
The Eye Color Gene: How Genes and Melanin Affect Eye Color
Eye color is mainly determined by the type and amount of pigment in the irises called melanin. The genetic makeup of someone's parents also heavily
Will Hunter · Oct 4, 2023
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Best Ancestry Sites for Family Tree Research & DNA Testing
The best ancestry site depends on whether you need records, DNA matching, international family-tree coverage, or advanced lineage tools. We compare major platforms by intent so you can choose the one that fits your workflow.
Ada Sandoval · May 29, 2023
DNA Testing · 4 min read
How Does DNA Ancestry Testing Reveal Where You're From?
DNA ancestry tests can point to the populations your DNA most closely resembles, but they do not work like a passport or birth certificate. We clarify what ancestry estimates really mean.
Cristine Santander · Nov 7, 2019
DNA Testing · 7 min read
What Does a Suffix in a Name Mean?
A suffix in a name is an added word or set of letters that tells you more about a person's family role, credentials, or status.
Katrina Canlas · Jan 9, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read
Privacy Concerns in DNA Testing Examination
About 50% of people are seriously concerned about what happens to their genetic data. We break down who's worried, what they're worried about, and how privacy fears are shaping the DNA testing market.
Angela Natividad · Apr 19, 2024
DNA Testing · 8 min read
DNA Exoneration Statistics: 1989 to 2024 in the U.S.
The United States sends more people to jail than any other country in the world.1 As much as twenty percent of the world's prisoners are in the U.S.2
Angela Natividad · Apr 18, 2024
DNA Testing · 4 min read
DNA Database Effectiveness in Crime Solving
As the use of DNA evidence in criminal investigations has grown, so has the importance of understanding the effectiveness of these databases in solving
Angela Natividad · Apr 17, 2024
DNA Testing · 2 min read
Andy Samberg's Ancestral Journey Uncovers a Family Mystery
The search for one's origins can be a deeply personal and transformative journey. For comedian Andy Samberg, this journey took on a special significance as he
Angela Natividad · Feb 28, 2024
DNA Testing · 3 min read
Understanding DNA Inheritance: Uncle and Nephew
Uncles and nephews share about 25% of their DNA on average, but the real number ranges from 17% to 34%. We explain why it varies and what to do when results surprise you.
Angela Natividad · Feb 26, 2024