We had a great time talking with Dear Myrtle. She has been giving practical advice to genealogists since 1995. She had some great questions about how DNA can help a researcher. We enjoy helping people find new technology that can help them along.

Give it a listen, click here!

If your family members are not yet members of GeneTree, no problem! You can invite them in 3 simple steps:

• Sign into your GeneTree account
• Add a family member to your pedigree chart on GeneTree’s Family Tree builder
• After entering their name, enter their email address and click “Invite to my Family Tree”

This will send that family member an email asking them if they would like to join GeneTree and be automatically linked to your profile. After that, it is up to you keep in touch and continue connecting!

To get started inviting your family, click here.

Sign into genetree.com today to start inviting your family.

We are so excited to have Y-DNA testing at GeneTree! To help you get excited, we are offering you $20 off a Y-DNA test of your choice. We are offering the Y-33 and Y-46 tests.

$20 off Y-DNA Testing at GeneTree Become a part of the largest and most diverse databases of linked DNA and family history information in the world. Come explore your past with a Y-DNA test for $20 off!*
*Prices begin at a market low $149 with an additional $20 off if you order by 12 pm MST on August 31. Additional discounts are available for those who have already had a mitochondrial DNA test through GeneTree. Steps to your DNA test kit: 1) Click Order Y-DNA Kit Now! 2) Log in or create an account 3) Click DNA tab 4) Click Order Your DNA test 5) Enter the corresponding test coupon code to receive your discount (33 marker test: august33 or 46 marker test: august46)
Order a Y-DNA kit and discover your ancestral origins today! The Y-DNA test can only be done by males but women may arrange for their father, brother, or other male relative in their direct paternal line to be tested.