The DNA Geek
Leah LarkinGenetic genealogy with a science twist.
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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.
Revisiting the “Are Your Parents Related Tool” at GEDmatch
Most cultures have taboos against close relatives marrying (or mating with) one another. While some royal lineages historically used intra-family marriages to consolidate power, there are generally consequences. The practice is known to inc...
The End of an Era: Uploads at MyHeritage
This is a developing story and may be updated.
How Are Our Databases Doing?
Periodically, I plot the autosomal database sizes to track trends in DNA testing over time. These plots are available for anyone to use in their genealogy presentations, with attribution.
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