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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.
Mar 26, 2025
New Geographical Map of your Ancestral Tree
Places, a new mapping feature at DNA Painter, provides a birds-eye view of a person’s ancestors that’s both beautiful and informative.
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Mar 25, 2025
23andMe Bankruptcy? What to Know and Do
23andMe has filed for bankruptcy. What does that mean for genealogists? Read this informed post before you do anything.
Mar 24, 2025
Will You Write the Next Amazon Review for My Book?
If you have not yet read my pioneering DNA testing story, "Finding Family" is available in print, Kindle, and audiobook formats. If you have read it, please write a review. Thanks!
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Mar 21, 2025
Man Finds Birth Father One Day too Late
A DNA match to a half-sister finally solved the mystery of this man's father...one day after she posted of the man's death.
Mar 19, 2025
The Facebook Group for Mitochondrial DNA
There is now one official, moderated, social media platform for mitochondrial DNA discussions and ongoing education. Read about it in this blog post.
Mar 17, 2025
DNA Reunites Adoptee with Birth Mother After 49 Years
Thanks to a 23andMe DNA test, this woman found her birth mother and many more family members decades after her adoption.
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Mar 14, 2025
Need an Experienced Speaker on DNA Testing Topics?
I have five different presentations on popular genetic genealogy topics. These are perfect for libraries and genealogy societies. See topics and pricing here.
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Mar 12, 2025
How WATO Plus Differs from WATO
What are the Odds? (WATO) can solve genealogical mysteries such as unknown parentage. Jonny Perl compares his new tool to the original.
Mar 10, 2025
Genetic Genealogy Today: An Update
In this blog post, Kitty Cooper shares the latest developments in DNA tests for genealogy and ethnicity estimates.
Mar 07, 2025
DNA Reunites Mother with Stolen Baby
After more than four decades, a woman has been reunited with a man stolen at birth, her son, who she was told had died.
Mar 05, 2025
DNA Surprises and Mental Health
Getting "Not Parent Expected" news from a DNA test is now the subject of a scientific paper in the field of psychiatry.
Mar 03, 2025
The Birth of Mitotree
If you test your mitochondrial DNA at Family Tree DNA, this is big news. Read all about it in this excellent blog post.
Feb 28, 2025
DNA Testing Strategies for Adoptees
I found my birth family through genetic genealogy DNA tests. On this page of my website, I explain how it's done.
Feb 26, 2025
What Americans Think About Home DNA Tests
Why do so many people do genetic genealogy DNA tests, yet others will not? This poll provides the answers.
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Feb 24, 2025
MyHeritage Launches Ancient Origins
MyHeritage DNA testers can now trace your origins back 10,000 years. It's a fascinating complement to DNA ethnicity reports.
Feb 21, 2025
The Top DNA Testing Bloggers
Once you understand the fundamentals of DNA testing, these DNA bloggers can provide useful tips and help you keep up with new developments.
Feb 19, 2025
DNA Test Delivers TWO Shocking Results
Imagine finding out through a DNA test that (1) you were adopted and (2) your father was a killer.
Feb 17, 2025
A More Powerful Family Finder Matrix
New features have made the Family Finder Matrix an even more useful tool for DNA testers. Read about it here.
Feb 14, 2025
The Best Tools for Working with DNA Matches
To work more effectively and efficiently with genetic matches, use the best features of each testing company and some outstanding tools developed by others.
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Feb 12, 2025
DNA Reunites German Man with American Siblings
After 65 years of searching for the American soldier who fathered him, a DNA test provided a breakthrough for this German man.
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Feb 10, 2025
Relatives at RootsTech is Back
If you have a free account at FamilySearch, you can now opt into this year's Relatives at RootsTech. Find cousins and candidates for DNA testing.
Feb 07, 2025
DNA Test Reunites Mother and Daughter After 49 Years
Shirley always wondered about the baby girl she gave up for adoption. A 23andMe DNA test finally brought them together.
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Feb 05, 2025
DNA Questions Origin of Christopher Columbus
DNA tests suggest that Christopher Columbus was not Italian but was born in Spain to parents of Jewish ancestry.
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Feb 03, 2025
MyHeritage Updates Ethnicity Estimates
Expanding from 42 to 79 regions, this new model provides higher-resolution results. Read about it here and then check your new results.
This site is designed for educational purposes only. The author is not engaged in rendering medical or legal advice.
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