MyHeritage is extending their $59 sale on autosomal DNA tests – this time the Magical March promotion. Buy two, and get free shipping. As I mentioned before, I took the test at RootsTech 2017 and currently have 6,102 matches, starting with first cousins. Patty took the test while we were at RootsTech 2019).
Note – I finally had a chance to check out the new Theory of Relativity at MyHeritage. Armed with this info, I am contacting cousins this week! Great fun.
The DNA process at MyHeritage works as follows:
- Their technicians inspect the sample and make sure it’s intact.
- The DNA is extracted from the cells in the vial and amplified. In other words, they make copies of the DNA in order to make sure we have enough of it to analyze.
- The DNA is placed on a custom-made DNA genotyping chip and heated to a high temperature so the DNA can attach itself to the chip (hybridization).
- A computer reads the hybridized chips, producing the DNA data.
- The DNA data goes through a rigorous review to ensure it meets our high quality standards.
- The DNA data is uploaded to the MyHeritage website, where it is analyzed and matched, and the results are served to you!
Click here or on the image to purchase your copies. Sale now ends March 31, 2019.
