The DNA Geek

Genetic genealogy with a science twist.

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The Whole Shebang!

Cover photo: Ultima wafer used to process WGS samples for MyHeritage.

17 days ago

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Database Sizes—March 2026

It’s been a minute since we’ve had an update to the database growth chart. At RootsTech last week, I was able to get some new numbers to share, particularly from AncestryDNA and 23andMe.

a month ago

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Weaponizing DNA Against Women

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2 months ago

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Struggles with Smithville

The most frustrating unknown father case I’ve ever worked is “Midge” (not her real name). Midge has great matches! I even know the town her biological father was from. That’s not the problem.

5 months ago

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Leah Larkin

The DNA Geek (she/her/y’all), genetic genealogy nerd powered by cayenne and beer. \ud83e\uddec\ud83c\udf36️\ud83c\udf7a

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