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Mitotree delivers the largest de novo mtDNA phylogeny to date, expanding haplogroup resolution and integrating ancient DNA into a living map of matrilineal human history.
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Understanding Genetic Traits and Ancestry in Your DNA
Explore how genetic traits shape who we are, how they connect to ancestry, and why environment matters alongside DNA. A balanced, accessible guide for all readers.
DNA Test Showdown: 23andMe, AncestryDNA, FTDNA, MyHeritage
Compare four leading consumer DNA tests, learn how they work, and discover how uploading your raw DNA to DNAGENICS unlocks 500+ ancestry reports and traits.
Kitka Sámi in the 16th Century: Genetics, Mobility, and Diet
A multi-proxy study of a Kitka burial reveals Sámi genetic roots, Siberian admixture, long distance mobility, and dietary shifts, enriching our view of Sámi histories.
The Genetic Legacy of African Americans from Catoctin Furnace
New research links 27 historic individuals from Catoctin Furnace to thousands of modern relatives using ancient DNA and large consumer genetics data, revealing complex African and European ancestry patterns and local Maryland connections.
FLARE2: Local Ancestry with Poorly Matched References
FLARE2 uses haplotype clustering to infer local ancestry even when reference panels are imperfect, demonstrated on Mozabite genomes with autosomal and X chromosome insights.
Mexican Biobank Reveals Diverse Ancestry and Trait Links
Mexican Biobank maps fine-scale Indigenous and global ancestries across Mexico, linking demographic history to trait variation and enabling population-specific DNA insights for precision medicine and ancestry research.
Reference Population Design and Mediterranean Ancestry
New preprint shows Ashkenazi Jewish ancestry in Mediterranean models aligns with Southern Europe when Southern European references are included, challenging the Europe-Levant intermediary idea.
Recomb-Mix LAI: fast, accurate local ancestry inference
Explore Recomb-Mix, a fast, accurate local ancestry inference tool designed for admixed genomes. Learn how graph collapsing and dAIMs boost performance in diverse populations.
Atypical burials in Greater Poland reveal disease and outsiders
Uncover how late medieval to modern Greater Poland burials reveal plague, outsiders, and diverse origins, reshaping Polish ancestry with DNA and archaeology.
The Genetic Legacy of St. Mary's City: IBD and Ancestry
Discover how 49 genomes from 17th century St. Mary's City reveal links to millions of living relatives, strong ties to the British Isles, and a novel **IBD** framework for reconstructing colonial identities.
