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Am I Native American?
One of the main applications of Ancestry testing is finding your ancestral haplogroups. Since Native American ancestry is strongly associated with certain haplogroups, our DNA …
How do I switch off/on the notifications?
To switch off/on notifications, you can login to your account, go to the DNA Reunion section to update the Email Notifications setting.
How do haplogroups tell me where my ancestry came from?
The lineage of humans is classified by “haplogroups” and “subclasses”…
How do I read by DNA Clan results?
The DNA Clans database compares your Y-DNA STR markers (not SNP markers) to the profiles of ethnic and indigenous populations to find out which indigenous …
What is RMI?
The Match Index (RMI) is a number generated to compare the populations in the DNA Clans database to your DNA profile. You must compare the …
Which ancestry test is right for me?
For tracing the paternal lineage, you will want to order a Y-DNA Ancestry Test. Y-DNA has only 2 types of genetic markers that provide useful …
Which line can I trace?
For tracing the paternal lineage, you will want to order a Y-DNA Ancestry Test. Y-DNA has only 2 types of genetic markers that provide useful …
Which upgrade is right for me?
Tracing maternal lineage involves testing mtDNA. All humans have 3 regions in their mtDNA, namely: namely: HVR1, HVR2 and Coding Region. Testing just the HVR1 and …
How do I return my samples for testing?
You can return your samples using a courier of your choice. You may choose to use an Express courier (such as FedEx, DHL, etc.) or …
Does the mother need to be tested for a paternity test?
If the mother already knows that she is the biological mother of a child, then there is no need to test her if only the …
Can testing be performed before a child is born?
If the mother already knows that she is the biological mother of a child, then there is no need to test her if only the …
How is the DNA sample collected?
DNA is collected by rubbing a brush gently inside the mouth against the cheek for 15 seconds. The collection is safe and painless and can …
