Identify a natural grandfather through a DNA test
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-12-17T22:36:53+01:00How do you identify a "natural" grandfather who has not been declared on a birth certificate? This is one of the most frequently asked questions, which we will answer by giving you the essential information needed to start an identification using a genetic test. Choosing the DNA Test The most [...]
Comparison of the 4 genetic genealogy laboratories
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-06-03T15:54:20+02:00Several DNA tests exist, the most used and known in genetic genealogy being the autosomal test. This DNA test is used to determine ethnic origins and identify genetic cousins in the laboratory database. Four major laboratories specializing in genetic genealogy now share the market. Comparison of the autosomal DNA test [...]
Why France maintains a ban on genetic genealogy tests
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-12-17T15:11:41+01:00The Senate Bioethics Committee voted to introduce a new article into the Bioethics Act authorising, and providing a legal framework for, genetic genealogy tests. The government's opposition to it was voiced by Agnes Buzyn, Health Minister at the time. The Republicans (LR) group in the Senate supported The Republic on [...]
Geneanet embarks on DNA analysis
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-12-03T14:55:00+01:00After the ban on DNA testing for genealogy purposes was maintained in France, Filae and Geneanet, the two main French players in genealogy, seemed to be excluded from this genetic market. So I was surprised to receive an email from Geneanet asking me to participate in the beta-test launch of [...]
After the purchase, should we leave GEDmatch?
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2021-02-12T10:51:33+01:00The announcement shook the world of genetic genealogy. GEDmatch, the independent genetic database, has been acquired by Verogen, a commercial company. Who are Verogen? Should we be concerned about our genetic data? What are the possible consequences and how can you protect yourself? All the answers are in the [...]
A genetic genealogy test is not a medical genetic test
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-11-27T14:55:10+01:00Following the publication of the report of the Senate hearing on legalising genetic genealogy tests, in which the French Federation of Genealogy, DNA PASS and the companies Filae and Geneanet participated, here is the first part of the argument I prepared. A genetic genealogy test is not a medical genetic [...]
Genetic genealogy
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-12-17T15:45:24+01:00A new discipline that emerged in the year 2000 thanks to the democratisation of genetic testing, genetic genealogy incites interest, fascination, and sometimes anxiety and controversy. What does it have to do with classical genealogy? How is it organised? What exactly is genetic genealogy? Here is a definition: How is [...]
My opinion on MyHeritage's DNA test
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-12-17T16:17:10+01:00After eleven years of genetic genealogy and as many genetic tests, I went straight to MyHeritage, the leader in DNA testing in France, when, in 2016, this start-up launched its first genetic tests. Their publicity is excellent, but dishonest. As for their results, they are inaccurate and incomplete. The following [...]
Legalisation of DNA testing in France
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2021-02-11T15:24:38+01:00In 2018, genetic testing for ethnic and genealogical purposes was carried out massively in France. MyHeritage's commercial offensive through bloggers, influencers, and television and social media advertising has paid off. It is estimated that there are now one million French people, possibly many more, whose genetic information is held in [...]
Transfer DNA data to genetic genealogy labs for free
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2020-12-17T23:08:45+01:00You have done a DNA test in a genetic genealogy laboratory (FamilyTree DNA, 23andMe, Ancestry.com, LivingDNA, MyHeritage, Igenea, 24genetics...). However, you only have access to the database of people who have been tested by the same laboratory. Your goal is to find as many genetic cousins as possible. Do [...]
Transfer your data to Myheritage.com
Nathalie Jovanovic-Floricourt2021-02-11T12:46:02+01:00Update: Since the beginning of April 2018, MyHeritage has agreed to send DNA kits to France. French genetic genealogists cannot transfer their genetic data to MyHeritage.com. At least that's what they think. I'll reveal a trick that allows you to transfer your data. Shhh, it's a secret. Myheritage.com screenshot: [...]