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DNA Favorites Blog
This is Richard Hill, founder of DNA Favorites. I don't write long, detailed blogs. My blogging style matches that of my website: clear, concise summaries with links to learn more.
I typically share these posts to my DNA Favorites Facebook page and to my RichardHillDNA accounts on Bluesky, X,and LinkedIn. You can follow me in whatever medium you prefer.
Nov 03, 2025
Her 88-year-old Dad had a Secret Son.
This woman did a DNA test for fun and discovered she had a half-brother in Scotland.
Oct 31, 2025
More About Whole Genome Sequencing for Genealogy
Genetic genealogist Debbie Kennett writes about MyHeritage's transition from microarray technology to whole-genome sequencing (WGS).
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Oct 29, 2025
The Dark Side of Baby Boxes
Learn why these infant drop-off boxes “are fraught with unintended harms and negative consequences.”
Oct 27, 2025
Siblings Unknowingly Crossed Paths for Years
A DNA test revealed that the man this woman passed by regularly at the hospital was not just another staff member, but her brother.
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Oct 24, 2025
MyHeritage Upgrades Its DNA Tests to Whole Genome Sequencing
The upgrade promises to deliver greater accuracy in DNA Matching and ethnicity results at no additional cost to DNA testers.
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Oct 22, 2025
DNA Leads to Emotional Reunion in Chicago
After nearly 80 years, an Indiana man finally met the big sister he never knew he had in an emotional moment for both.
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Oct 20, 2025
Free Interview with DNA Adoptee Pioneer Richard Hill
On October 28th at 7:00 pm EDT, I will be doing a live, online interview about my Finding Family book for the Luxe Library. Tickets are free. Reserve yours now at this link:
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Oct 17, 2025
Learn All About Genetic Genealogy
Want to learn more about DNA testing for genealogy? Visit this page on my website for links to the best resources for DNA education.
Oct 15, 2025
Mother Finds Her Abducted Twins 45 Years Later
Thanks to DNA tests, a woman in Chile has reunited with her twin daughters, who were stolen at birth and raised in Italy.
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Oct 13, 2025
New Cousin Finder Tool at MyHeritage
Read why Roberta Estes loves this new tool for genealogists and DNA testers alike.
Oct 10, 2025
Stunned by a DNA Discovery?
If an unexpected DNA match impacts you or a family member, I recommend Brianne Kirkpatrick as a genetic counselor.
Oct 08, 2025
Connect Your WikiTree to FamilyTreeDNA
WikiTree is a world family tree, so instead of each person having their own individual, disconnected family tree, there’s one tree that everyone builds and edits.
Oct 06, 2025
Support the Adoptee Citizenship Bill
This bill supports a decades-long effort to secure U.S. citizenship for all individuals adopted from abroad and brought to the United States for adoption.
Oct 03, 2025
DNA Resources for Adoptees
Learn how to find birth parents and siblings through DNA testing. Explore more than 75 links to adoptee resources.
Oct 01, 2025
DNA Test Reveals Secret Egyptian Heritage
DNA forced a mother to confess that her daughter was fathered by an Egyptian man she had met in France 32 years ago.
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Sep 29, 2025
Can a DNA Test Lead to Citizenship?
For some, a genetic genealogy DNA test can open doors to new lives abroad. Read about some people who gained citizenship in their ancestral homelands.
Sep 26, 2025
23andMe to Update Ancestry Composition
An improved algorithm, expanded populations, and better results are promised by 23andMe in a major update to its ethnicity report.
Sep 24, 2025
Ancestral Origins Update Coming Soon
If you have done the AncestryDNA test, watch for a significant update to your ethnicity estimate with more granularity than ever before.
Sep 23, 2025
Mastering the MyHeritage DNA Test
For a very limited time, you can watch a recording of my recent webinar at this link.
Sep 22, 2025
Links to the Most Useful DNA Testing Resources
If you are a genetic genealogist, don't overlook DNA Favorites. I have more than 150 links to helpful websites, blogs, and articles on DNA testing.
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Sep 19, 2025
Useful Facebook Groups for DNA Testers
Facebook is the epicenter for discussions about DNA testing. Here are some of the most useful DNA Facebook groups organized by category.
Sep 17, 2025
Woman Contacted by "Dead" Son 42 Years Later
Told her baby boy had died at birth, Diane was really a victim of forced adoption. Now she gets an email from her son.
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Sep 15, 2025
The World’s Largest Y-DNA Haplotree
FamilyTreeDNA hosts the world’s largest Y-DNA haplotree — a living, growing record of human paternal ancestry that continues to evolve.
Sep 12, 2025
Understanding Your FamilyTreeDNA Autosomal Matches
DNA testing opens new doors—but that first match list can be overwhelming. This guide walks you through your Family Finder™ DNA results, step-by-step.
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Sep 10, 2025
Ancient DNA Solves a Mystery around Language Origins
Where did Europe’s distinct Uralic family of languages — which includes Hungarian, Finnish, and Estonian — come from? New research puts their origins a lot farther east than many thought.
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