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A: Learn more at https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/212873707-Neanderthal-Ancestry-Report-Basics and https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/genetics/ancient-dna-and-neanderthals | A: Learn more at https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/212873707-Neanderthal-Ancestry-Report-Basics and https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/genetics/ancient-dna-and-neanderthals | ||
'''Q: What is the difference between XDNA and Mitochondrial DNA?''' | |||
A: XDNA is part of the nuclear DNA and is inherited from both parents (if you are biologically female) and from your mother (if you are biologically male). Mitochondrial DNA is found in the mitochondria (outside the cell’s nucleus) and is inherited from your mother. Learn more about XDNA at https://isogg.org/wiki/X-chromosome. Learn more about mitochondrial DNA at https://isogg.org/wiki/Mitochondrial_DNA. | |||
'''Q: As a woman, how can yDNA testing help me with my genealogy research?''' | |||
A: Check out this blog article from FamilyTreeDNA. https://blog.familytreedna.com/y-dna-testing-its-not-just-for-men/ | |||
'''Q: What are haplogroups?''' | |||
A: A haplogroup is a group of single chromosomes, or single DNA strands, which share a common ancestor. They have the same mutation in all versions. Learn more at https://isogg.org/wiki/Haplogroup. | |||
'''Q: How can I transfer my DNA to other websites?''' | |||
A: Your raw DNA can be downloaded from the DNA company you tested with and uploaded to MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, and Living DNA. Learn more how to transfer your results at https://thednageek.com/how-to-transfer-your-ancestrydna-test-to-other-databases/ and https://www.yourdnaguide.com/transferring. | |||
'''Q: What are DNA Mutations and how do they occur?''' | |||
A: FamilyTreeDNA has a great explanation of DNA that includes information about mutations. https://www.familytreedna.com/understanding-dna.aspx | |||
'''Q: Why don’t I have yDNA matches?''' | |||
A: Check out some commonly answered questions about yDNA from FamilyTreeDNA including an answer to that question at https://help.familytreedna.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402954677519-Y-DNA-Matches-Frequently-Asked-Questions. | |||
'''Q: Is there a way to check all the boxes on Ancestry when clustering?''' | |||
A: Try out this Chrome Extensions. https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/click-all-checkboxes/fhlogpdbadmjfpndmaijnibflgnbnhof?hl=en-US | |||
'''Q: Where do I learn more about Ancestry’s color coding system?''' | |||
A: Check out this article at https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ancestrydna-dot-system. | |||
'''Q: What are endogamy and pedigree collapse and how do they impact clustering?''' | |||
A: Learn more about endogamy at https://isogg.org/wiki/Endogamy. Learn more about pedigree collapse at https://isogg.org/wiki/Pedigree_collapse. Learn more about the difference at https://dna-explained.com/2021/07/23/whats-the-difference-between-pedigree-collapse-and-endogamy/. DNAExplained has a number of articles that explain endogamy including https://dna-explained.com/2022/08/11/dna-in-search-ofsigns-of-endogamy/ | |||
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