The world of DNA research for family history is changing rapidly. We recently updated DNA pages in The Family History Guide for Ancestry and MyHeritage, and we introduced a new Project for Findmypast (LivingDNA). Now we are including some significant updates to our pages in Project 8: DNA. Several of the Goals in this Project are shared among the DNA pages for all FamilySearch partners.

Here’s a summary of the new article and video links available, listed by Goal and Choice. There are a number of great article and video links that have been kept in the Project, that are not listed below.) Also, with the new Resource Stars feature, you can mark any of the articles as read, or videos as watched.

Goal 1: Learn about basic genetics and research.

Choice A: Get an introduction to genetics for family history.

• Introduction to DNA Testing for Genealogy
• Genetic Genealogy for Beginners, Part 1

Choice B: Learn the basics of DNA research for family history.

• A Genetic Genealogy Glossary

Choice C: Learn more about DNA research.

• Introduction to Molecular Genealogy

Goal 2: Learn about DNA testing.

Choice A: Learn the basics of DNA testing.

• Y-DNA vs. mtDNA vs. Autosomal DNA 
• FS—DNA: An Introduction to Genetic Genealogy – Types of DNA
• I Took a DNA Test: Now What?

Choice D: Learn about Y-DNA testing.

• Y Chromosome DNA Test

Goal 3: Select and take a DNA test.

Choice A: Learn the basics of choosing a DNA test.

• The Best DNA Test
• What DNA Test Should You Take? DNA Companies Compared—20:34
• Finding the Right DNA Test for You—58:44

Choice B: Learn about DNA tests available through Ancestry.

• Ancestry DNA | More Detail than Ever—3:27
• AncestryDNA Test Review: Pros and Cons—10:14

Choice C: Learn about 23andMe tests.

• Is 23andMe the Best Testing Company?—3:17
• DNA reports available from 23andMe

Choice E: Learn about MyHeritage and DNA tests.

• MyHeritage DNA Test Review
• DNA Matching

Goal 4: Learn about DNA Matching for Your Test Results

Choice A: Learn the basics of DNA matching.

• Managing Matches
• Are You Doing Everything to Identify Your Matches?
• Improving Accuracy of New Ancestor Discoveries

Choice C: Learn about using the GedMatch database.

• Tips for Using Gedmatch
• GEDmatch Tools – A Segment of DNA—18:40
• Gedmatch Genesis Tutorial for Beginners

Choice D: Get help on Facebook.

• Genetic Genealogy Tips and Techniques

Goal 5: Learn about your ethnicity and how to find family relationships.

Choice A: Learn about ethnicity and matching.

• Finally! A Gedmatch Admixture Guide!

Goal 6: Learn about DNA research tools.

Choice A: Learn about DNA research tools.

• What’s in Your Toolbox?

Goal 7: Learn about adoption and DNA.

Choice A: Get an introduction to DNA research for adoptees.

• Using Genetic Genealogy to Provide Answers—26:29