In this episode of Best Websites, Andrew Koch interviews DNA expert Diahan Southard to learn more about the latest news from AncestryDNA.

Feature: The Latest Updates to AncestryDNA

AncestryDNA has recently made some major updates to its ethnicity updates! In this interview, Diahan Southard tells us genealogists what they can expect as they explore their DNA test results and uncover more about their heritage.

Also mentioned in this episode:

• AncestryDNA release of 60 new regions, resulting in most customers receiving updates to their results.
• The introduction of macro-regions
• Emphasis on regions over journeys
• Updates from other DNA testing companies
• Tips for navigating confusing ethnicity results

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Andrew Koch is the Editor of Family Tree Magazine.