Dave Vance

An accessible overview of the DNA sequencing technologies used in genetic genealogy, from early methods like Sanger sequencing to modern next-generation sequencing.

Your Family Finder DNA match list is full of clues—if you know how to use it. This guide helps you make sense of your autosomal DNA results.

I put off transferring my FamilyTreeDNA tree to MyHeritage for too long, but when I finally did, I identified distant matches, organized my tree, and even uncovered my…

FamilyTreeDNA welcomes David Vance as General Manager. With two decades of genetic genealogy expertise, David brings a wealth of knowledge to our team. Discover more about his…

Finding connections from medieval records and heraldry with DNA pointing the way.

David Vance, an administrator of many groups, details a metaphor for how DNA testing can help people find the answers they're looking for in their ancestry.