New intel on database sizes has rolled in over the past 6 weeks, so it’s time to update the autosomal…
We’re approaching the end of the year, time for cold weather and hot chocolate in the northern hemisphere, summer and…
This post lists key events in the evolution of “investigative genetic genealogy”, the application of genetic genealogy techniques to criminal…
The past year has seen a chilling in the genetic genealogy industry: DNA kit sales are down drastically since April…
The genetic genealogy community is in turmoil. People are angry, accusations are flying, and friendships are sundering. All over something…
Almost. Family Tree DNA almost got it right. In late January 2019, we learned that FTDNA had quietly changed their…
You don’t have to be Irish to take advantage of the St Patrick’s Day sales! Expect more sale announcements, so…
On 31 January, 2019, we learned from Buzzfeed that Family Tree DNA had allowed the FBI to use their customer…
It’s that time of year: Valentine’s Day. Love is in the air! Chocolate is abundant. And if you’re not in…
This post has been updated. Today, Buzzfeed broke the story that Family Tree DNA has been allowing FBI agents to…