JUST ANNOUNCED BY MyHeritage
The following was just announced by MyHeritage:
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Monday, November 18, 2024
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Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
MyHeritage Offers Free DNA Upload and Access to DNA Features Forever
Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert
Thursday, December 29, 2022
MyHeritage Announces New Global Name Translation™ for DNA Matches
Just Received from MyHeritage
New: Global Name Translation™ for DNA Matches
MyHeritage has long made a name for itself as the go-to destination for international genealogy. This strength comes from the fact that MyHeritage is translated into 42 languages, and is the most popular genealogy platform in most non-English speaking countries, in addition to its widespread popularity in the English-speaking world. Users around the world have built millions of family trees on MyHeritage, and when combined with diverse historical record collections and unique technology for overcoming language barriers, it’s clear why MyHeritage is the leading family history service in Europe and many other countries.
Our commitment to innovation means that we’re constantly adding new technologies, while improving those that are already on MyHeritage even further. Today, we’re delighted to announce that we’ve taken our Global Name Translation Technology™ to the next level, and applied it to DNA Matches!
Language can often serve as an obstacle when exploring your origins in a different country. Back in 2015, MyHeritage pioneered Global Name Translation™, a unique technology to help users overcome language barriers as they conduct their family history research. Global Name Translation™ automatically translates names in family trees and historical records from one language to another, enabling users to connect with relatives and locate historical records in different and sometimes unexpected languages. We first applied this technology to search results in our historical record search engine and integrated it into our matching technologies for new information added to family trees. In 2020, we extended Global Name Translation™ to enable cross-language Record Matches.
This newest application of Global Name Translation™ is great news for users who receive DNA Matches in Greek, Hebrew, Ukrainian, and Russian, or whose display language on MyHeritage is one of those languages. Both will now find the names of their DNA Matches transliterated, either from non-Latin characters to Latin letters (English), or from Latin letters to the selected language on their family site.
How it works
Global Name Translation™ uses advanced algorithms that were developed based on MyHeritage’s vast international database of 18.8 billion historical records. The technology automatically translates names found in family trees, historical records, and now, DNA Matches, with very high accuracy and generates all plausible versions of the name to facilitate matches in different languages. English serves as the common ground behind the scenes. Without modifying data that is entered into MyHeritage and stored in its original language, this technology matches similar names written in different languages with each other. It also utilizes extensive dictionaries built by MyHeritage to cover synonyms and nicknames.
Let’s say you’re a Greek MyHeritage user who isn’t aware of any family connections in Israel. Suddenly, a DNA Match tells you otherwise, but you can’t read the name of the match because it’s in Hebrew. Until now, not knowing a person’s name or how to address them may have even prevented some users from contacting their matches in the first place. Thanks to this new extension of Global Name Translation™, you’ll be able to read the name of your DNA Match from Israel and contact them using their given name.
Accessing DNA Matches
To view DNA Matches for any DNA kit that you manage, hover over the DNA tab on the navigation bar and select “DNA Matches”.
Accessing DNA Matches (click to zoom)
As you scroll through your DNA Matches, you’ll notice that for names of matches written in non-Latin letters, a set of square brackets with the transliterated name now appears directly after the original name. In the example below, the name of the match is originally written in Ukrainian, and an English transliteration appears in the brackets that follow. Further down the card, the link to contact this match also shows the transliterated name, making it easier for users to contact DNA Matches whose names they would not otherwise have known due the language barrier.
Example of a Ukrainian name transliterated to English (click to zoom)
For users whose MyHeritage site language is set to Hebrew or Greek, DNA Match names that are in English will likewise appear in brackets in the user’s language. In the example below, Jacob Glick’s name appears in English, with the Hebrew transliteration directly next to it.
Example of an English name transliterated to Hebrew (click to zoom)
The same is true for users who work with MyHeritage in Russian or Ukrainian and receive DNA Matches to individuals with names that use the Latin alphabet. In the example below, the MyHeritage site language is Ukrainian, and the name of the DNA Match, Larry Movchan, appears in English with the Ukrainian transliteration displayed in brackets.
Example of an English name transliterated to Ukrainian (click to zoom)
For users whose DNA kit is managed by someone other than themselves, the transliteration of the kit manager’s name will appear in brackets alongside the names in their language. If the match in question appears in a family tree that is managed by another MyHeritage user, the tree manager’s name is also transliterated.
Transliterations appear for names of DNA kit managers (click to zoom)
When clicking on the “Contact” drop down below the name of the DNA kit manager, the names of both the DNA Match and the kit manager also include transliterations.
Transliteration of DNA Match and kit manager’s names
Transliterated names are also displayed on the Review DNA Match page.
Name transliteration on the Review DNA Match page
This functionality is currently not available when reviewing Shared DNA Matches, and we plan to add it in the near future. It’s also important to note that DNA Matches who have set their names to private will not have their names transliterated.
Our DNA Matching algorithms automatically calculate new matches for you, and MyHeritage DNA users receive weekly emails notifying them when we’ve found new DNA Matches. Transliterated names are now displayed in those emails, making it easier to understand the match at a glance and see if perhaps you share a common surname, or if something about their name sparks your curiosity.
Conclusion
Global Name Translation™ is a powerful technology that has opened new frontiers for MyHeritage users researching their family history around the world. This technology is unique to MyHeritage, and we hope this new extension of it will facilitate more communication among DNA Matches. Anyone who has DNA results on MyHeritage can now view the transliterated names of their DNA Matches.
Language is one obstacle that shouldn’t hinder family history research. We are proud to continue our tradition of innovation as our technologies help overcome language barriers and foster a more seamless path to discovery.
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Uploading Trees for DNA Sites
I received a large set of MyHeritage DNA matches today. Some were as close as 2nd to 3rd cousins. Imagine my excitement!
Unfortunately, only one person had loaded a comprehensive tree with names and data going back 7 generations, and I was easily able to make a concrete connection. I've sent a contact message to the person. I'm thrilled with one contactable match though. It offers the opportunity to make more progress.
It was, however, very disappointing that all of the other matches had either posted a tree with only themselves (private) or in a tree with only 2-3 generations, all of whom were marked private. I understand the privacy issue very clearly but was very sad that the opportunities to make matches and contacts were stymied.
I hope you will consider when you are uploading family tree information to the sites at which you have tested that you will include in your tree enough generations with deceased and non-private individuals so that you and others can really benefit from your testing and theirs so that we have some matches to older generations.
Thanks for listening!
It was, however, very disappointing that all of the other matches had either posted a tree with only themselves (private) or in a tree with only 2-3 generations, all of whom were marked private. I understand the privacy issue very clearly but was very sad that the opportunities to make matches and contacts were stymied.
I hope you will consider when you are uploading family tree information to the sites at which you have tested that you will include in your tree enough generations with deceased and non-private individuals so that you and others can really benefit from your testing and theirs so that we have some matches to older generations.
Thanks for listening!
Friday, December 27, 2019
MyHeritage Offers Upload DNA data to Promethease for FREE through December 31, 2019
Just Received from Daniel Horowitz at MyHeritage.com
I hope that you're enjoying the Holidays. As you may know, after the acquisition of Promethease, MyHeritage made Promethease FREE through December 31, 2019 (Houston time). That deadline is coming up in just a few more days.
Now is a great time to upload DNA data to Promethease to obtain up-to-date health information for free.
We would love if you could spread the word to your friends, followers, and readers so they won’t miss out on this great opportunity.
Read the full blog post here: https://blog.myheritage.
Best regards and happy new year
Daniel Horowitz
Genealogy Expert
Genealogy Expert
Thursday, July 25, 2019
MyHeritage Updates Their Theory of Relativity DNA Tool
We've received news from MyHeritage about an update to their Theory of Family Relativity™ DNA Tool. Not only that, but they have have also just refreshed all the data for the Theory of Family Relativity!
What that means is that you'll get new and updated theories that explain how you and your DNA Matches may be related. This much-anticipated update may provide you with answers about relationships that have baffled you, as well as offer new insights about your ancestors and family relationships.
Here is the announcement from MyHeritage with a link to their blog in which they explain in detail this important update.
The Theory of Family Relativity™ scans billions of family tree profiles and historical records to craft detailed theories of how DNA Matches on MyHeritage may be related to each other. Since launching the feature in February, our DNA database has grown significantly, the number of family trees on MyHeritage has reached 45 million, existing trees have grown, and more historical records have been added to SuperSearch™.
A new notification system has been created to update MyHeritage users about new theories as they are discovered, one theory at a time. This email will be sent periodically, as of this week.
We hope that MyHeritage DNA users will enjoy the current update, which has more than doubled the number of theories available.
A new notification system has been created to update MyHeritage users about new theories as they are discovered, one theory at a time. This email will be sent periodically, as of this week.
We hope that MyHeritage DNA users will enjoy the current update, which has more than doubled the number of theories available.
Read more about this update and some key facts and figures in the blog post.
Sunday, June 23, 2019
MyHeritage Announces the Speaker Schedule for MyHeritage LIVE 2019 in Amsterdam
From the MyHeritage Blog (20 June 2019)
We are excited to announce the schedule for MyHeritage Live 2019 — our second annual international user conference that will take place in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, September 6 – 8, 2019. Offering an exceptional mix of engaging lectures and workshops on the latest in genealogy, DNA and MyHeritage features, participants are sure to have a fantastic weekend and go home with some new skills to enrich their family history research.
Three Conference Tracks
At the heart of MyHeritage Live 2019 is a jam-packed schedule centered with three different tracks for participants to choose from: a genealogy track, a DNA track, and track dedicated to hands-on workshops. Lecturers will include world-renowned experts in the fields of genealogy and DNA, as well as presentations by senior MyHeritage staff members. Hands-on workshops will offer unique opportunities to discover MyHeritage tools and features. The tracks will run simultaneously and participants can pick and choose their favorites from each of the three.
The lectures and workshops will be led by an incredible lineup of international speakers, MyHeritage staff, and local experts including MyHeritage Founder & CEO Gilad Japhet, Chief Science Officer Prof. Yaniv Erlich, Blaine Bettinger (The Genetic Genealogist), Yvette Hoitink (Dutch Genealogy), Diahan Southard (Your DNA Guide), Roberta Estes (DNA eXplained), Leah Larkin (The DNA Geek) and more.
The genealogy track includes world-class lectures taught by industry experts and top MyHeritage staff. Topics include ways to maximize your research with MyHeritage record collections, uncover immigration stories, best utilize MyHeritage matching technologies, get overviews of major MyHeritage historical collections, and learn top insider genealogy tips.
In the DNA track, you’ll discover MyHeritage’s latest exciting features — Theory of Family Relativity and Autoclusters. Explore the Autoclusters feature in a session given by their actual creator. Learn how to use your DNA results to uncover your ancestors’ stories. Discover the future of DNA testing and advancements in the field of genetic genealogy with top experts in the field, such as MyHeritage’s Chief Science Officer, Yaniv Erlich.
The hands-on workshops run by top MyHeritage staff will take you through the top MyHeritage tools and features step-by-step and teach you how to use them to maximize your family history discoveries.
Meet us in Amsterdam
The conference lectures and workshops offer unparalleled opportunities to expand your knowledge of MyHeritage and learn more about researching your family history. Participants will still have ample opportunities to mingle with hundreds of genealogists and MyHeritage users from all over the globe as well as enjoy world-class performances and entertainment.
Amsterdam is a city brimming with life and a rich history. Not to be missed are the city’s vast archive collections, museums, and beautiful canals and architecture. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Genetic Affairs, a New DNA Tool
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| Genetic Affairs Logo |
First you establish a Profile for the DNA testing result from a company and provide a link. You can then perform a custom AutoCluster analysis using one of three approaches. The choices are:
- Using centiMorgan (cM) thresholds,
- Using predicted relationships, or
- Using both predicted relationships and cM thresholds.
You will receive an email about 10 minutes later. with three reports. Your custom report will be in an HTML-formatted report that will look something like George's, a portion of which is shown below with each family group represented by a different colored cluster. You can analyze the matches in more detail in several view options from there. A manual is provided at the website.
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| Portion of a sample Cluster report from Genetic Affairs. (Click to enlarge image.) |
Additionally, the report includes the match data are presented in a searchable, sortable table format that includes match profile and tree links (if the match person has posted a tree).
Credits are used to pay for running your analyses. Users are provided an initial bunch of credits that will cover running the processing several times. After that, additional credits can be purchased for a nominal cost and stored until you use them.
The Genealogy Guys discuss this new tool in some detail in Episode #353 of their podcast.
Thursday, November 15, 2018
New from MyHeritage: Shared Ancestral Place
The news about DNA research, its expanding capabilities for genealogy, and the offerings from the DNA test providers continues to be exciting.
We received an announcement from Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage about a new feature for their DNA users — the display of Shared Ancestral Places for DNA Matches. MyHeritage now shows you towns, countries and U.S. states where birth or death events of ancestors took place that appear in your family tree and that you have in common with your DNA Matches. This feature makes their DNA Matching even more useful by helping pinpoint how you and your DNA Matches could be related.
You can read all the details about this exciting new facility in the MyHeritage blog at https://blog.myheritage.com/2018/11/shared-ancestral-places-added-to-myheritage-dna-matches/?utm_campaign=Announcement%3A%20MyHeritage%20LIVE%202018&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=67429225&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9iJJOhhaS9kWSsg13EQSubPy1HurJQq0hcPZq9vu_rSps_cmQXKYv3NykB5BhbZtPpfcruWBkcvMEYfqgdCfOEs9MVpw&_hsmi=67429225.
We received an announcement from Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage about a new feature for their DNA users — the display of Shared Ancestral Places for DNA Matches. MyHeritage now shows you towns, countries and U.S. states where birth or death events of ancestors took place that appear in your family tree and that you have in common with your DNA Matches. This feature makes their DNA Matching even more useful by helping pinpoint how you and your DNA Matches could be related.
You can read all the details about this exciting new facility in the MyHeritage blog at https://blog.myheritage.com/2018/11/shared-ancestral-places-added-to-myheritage-dna-matches/?utm_campaign=Announcement%3A%20MyHeritage%20LIVE%202018&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=67429225&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9iJJOhhaS9kWSsg13EQSubPy1HurJQq0hcPZq9vu_rSps_cmQXKYv3NykB5BhbZtPpfcruWBkcvMEYfqgdCfOEs9MVpw&_hsmi=67429225.
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| The Shared Ancestral Places screen at MyHeritage. |
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
A Big DNA News Day!
The Genealogy Guys are committed to sharing important news both on our podcasts and on our blog. We therefore announce that today, 12 September 2018, has been a very big day for news about DNA in the genealogical community.
First, Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage.com announced the following:
Second, Ancestry.com released refined ethnicity estimates to all DNA customers, and stated the following:
First, Daniel Horowitz of MyHeritage.com announced the following:
I'm happy to announce another industry first from MyHeritage! We now support the upload of 23andMe v5 and Living DNA data files, in addition to supporting data uploads from all major DNA testing services, including Ancestry, 23andMe (prior to V5) and Family Tree DNA (Family Finder).
Since 2016, MyHeritage has allowed users who have already tested their DNA to upload their DNA data from Ancestry, 23andMe and Family Tree DNA. They receive DNA Matches and ethnicity estimates on MyHeritage for free. However, previously MyHeritage did not support the upload of tests based on the chip called GSA (Global Screening Array), now being used by 23andMe (v5), and by Living DNA. Recent improvements to our DNA algorithms now allow us to support DNA data processed on GSA chips, and so we now support uploads of 23andMe v5 and Living DNA data files.Uploading DNA data to MyHeritage is fast and simple. For users that upload now, we offer full access to DNA Matching, Ethnicity Estimates, our industry-leading chromosome browser, and more, for FREE.
You can read their full blog post here.Upcoming changesAs of December 1, 2018, our policy regarding DNA uploads will change: DNA Matching will remain free for uploaded DNA data, but unlocking additional DNA features (for example, ethnicity estimate, chromosome browser, and some others) will require an extra payment for DNA files uploaded after this date. We will announce the full details of the new policy once it is finalized, closer to December 1st. All DNA data that was uploaded to MyHeritage in the past, and all DNA data that is uploaded now and prior to December 1, 2018, will continue to enjoy full access to all DNA features for free. These uploads will be grandfathered in and will remain free.
Second, Ancestry.com released refined ethnicity estimates to all DNA customers, and stated the following:
Today, we announce that Ancestry will deliver ethnicity estimates with increased precision to its customers, through a new algorithm that analyzes longer segments of genetic information, marking an important evolution in the way we interpret DNA data. Having built and expanded our DNA reference panel, we have a better understanding of genetic signatures globally, can break down geographic ethnicity estimates with greater specificity and give you a more detailed picture of your origins.
The rollout of our enhanced ethnicity estimates will take place on September 12, 2018 and with this update, new and existing customers can expect more precise results across Asia and Europe. For example, Scandinavia will be more clearly defined as Norway and Sweden and Asia East will be broken down into six regions (Japan, Korea and Northern China, China, Southeast Asia—Dai (Tai), Southeast Asia—Vietnam, Philippines). All updates to existing customers will be free of charge.
But we never stand still. Genomics is an emerging field and as a leader in this field, we remain committed to investing in ‘what’s next’. This next generation ethnicity estimate is one more way Ancestry is helping people discover, with greater detail, the stories of those who came before them.You can read their full blog post here.
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