Do Chromosome Segment End Points Matter? | Genetic Genealogy Explained

In some genetic genealogy circles, debates rage over whether the exact start and endpoints of chromosome segments matter between DNA matches. 🤔 What is DNA Overlap on GEDmatch? 👉🏼    • How Overlap Makes DNA Matching More Diffic...   Andy compares 23andMe, MyHeritage, and GEDmatch segment start and endpoints to address this question. WARNING: This is an advanced genetic genealogy topic. ---------------- CONTINUE LEARNING 📺 The Best Order to Use GEDmatch Tools    • BEST ORDER to Use GEDmatch Tools for Begin...   📺 How to Use GEDmatch One-to-Many Matching    • How to Use One-to-Many Matching | GEDmatch...   📓 Show Notes: To see an enlarged copy of the comparison table shown in this video, click here: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com... ↪️ Grab your FREE genealogy research guides and templates at https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com... ⚡ Want to grow your family tree faster? Join our membership program.    / @familyhistoryfanatics   📗 Like to read? Check out these books https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com... Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction 1:01 - Comparison of Chromosomes: 23andMe, MyHeritage, GEDmatch 1:28 - Analyzing Chromosome Number One 1:59 - Discrepancy in Segment Interpretation 2:22 - MyHeritage's Split Segment Interpretation 2:39 - Segment Counting on GEDmatch 3:12 - Examining Segment Numbers and Variations 3:58 - Position Differences in Chromosome One Segments 4:59 - Identifying Low and High Numbers 5:55 - Highlighting Differences in High Positions 6:51 - Exploring Centimorgan Differences 7:01 - Comparing Segment Centimorgan Values 8:23 - Diverse Number of SNPs Analyzed 9:38 - Dissecting 23andMe, GEDmatch, and MyHeritage 10:15 - Segment Breakdown on MyHeritage 11:04 - Matching Centimorgans on Overlapping Segments 11:34 - Significant Centimorgan Difference 12:07 - Start and End Positions vs. Centimorgans 13:07 - Limited Scope of DNA Testing 13:41 - Matching and Non-Matching SNPs 14:06 - Considerations for Segment Analysis ---------------- ✅ Let's connect: ✔️ Subscribe for more genealogy tips: https://tinyurl.com/FHFanaticsYouTube ✔️ Website: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com ✔️ Share Video Ideas: https://www.familyhistoryfanatics.com... #FamilyHistoryFanatics #GEDmatch #geneticgenealogy