Our team combines expertise in history, archaeogenetics, phylogenetics, archaeology, and other disciplines to create a detailed picture of your ancestral roots. This report includes insights into your haplogroup history, ancestry composition, genetic distances, and more. We aim to provide a complementary and holistic way to investigate your ancestry, going beyond basic DNA results to reveal the rich tapestry of your heritage. Below are a few key concepts that will help you better understand this report.
Y-DNA (Y-Chromosome DNA) refers to the DNA located on the Y chromosome, which is passed down from father to son. This type of DNA changes very little over generations, making it useful for tracing paternal lineage far back in time. It helps us understand your direct paternal ancestors and their migrations over thousands of years.
Autosomal Admixture involves analyzing DNA from the autosomal chromosomes (the 22 pairs of chromosomes that are not sex chromosomes). This type of analysis looks at the overall genetic contribution from all your ancestors, not just your direct maternal or paternal lines. It provides a comprehensive breakdown of your ancestry by identifying the different ethnic and geographic origins in your genetic makeup.
We may use these chronological notation systems interchangeably.
TMRCA is a term used to describe the estimated time when two individuals share a common ancestor. This concept is particularly useful in genetic genealogy to understand how closely related you are to another person or group. TMRCA can provide insights into how recently two family lines have diverged.
Haplogroups are groups of similar haplotypes that share a common ancestor with a specific genetic mutation. They can be used to trace lineage and migrations over thousands of years. Y-DNA haplogroups trace paternal lineage, while mtDNA haplogroups trace maternal lineage.
Genetic Markers are specific sequences in the genome that can be used to identify individuals or species. In ancestry analysis, these markers help trace heritage and lineage, as well as identify relationships between individuals.