RealYou

As you likely know, autosomal (regular gene) genetic tests give you two things, 1) a list of matches (cousins), and 2) your ethnic make-up. The list of matches is often more straightforward than the Y-DNA or mtDNA matches. These are your 1st - 4th or 5th cousins, usually. However, most people scratch their heads when viewing their ethnic data. Components seem to be missing: “I thought I was (more) Irish!” “I thought I was more African!” “I know we are part Native American.” Or, there are components present that don’t seem to make sense. “We’re really part Scandinavian? How?” And so on. Many people end up assuming genetic testing must be a fraud, which is not the case.

Genetic testing companies only use one algorithm, the computer program which links genetic variants with ancestry. This creates the potential for both false negatives and false positives. Instead, Footsteps of Ancestors uses 20 – 30 algorithms per client to create the most accurate and comprehensive picture of a person’s true ethnic make-up. This picture is clearly explained in our TrueYou [or RealYou] Autosomal Reports.

Not only do we show you a better idea of your true self, the true ethnic components of you and your family, without missing anything hidden and without including anything false, but we explain how [or why?] these components are there. We add logic and explanatory help when there was none before.

Testimonials

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David Maritnez

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David Maritnez

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Patrick L.

I'm impressed beyond words at the mtDNA Monograph, the depth of the work and the results. Mom is reading it non-stop now. Both parts of the Monograph were fascinating and informative!

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Bob P.

The great thing about the Monographs and Reports is that they truly explain things. Normal people are not usually able to digest the raw results the genetic testing companies give their customers. It really requires a professional touch to sort it out and interpret it. They do not tell you this when ordering the tests. Thanks again Footsteps of Ancestors!

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Robert E. D.

Reading the Footsteps of Ancestors Y-DNA and mtDNA Monographs for our family was completely satisfying, and I was delighted with the story of the treks my ancestors took. My own story is just a small part of that larger trek. I completely trust Footsteps of Ancestors to accurately research the lineages of my family. And, they explain this history clearly. It's enjoyable to read. I predict that others will also be very happy with the results for many years to come.

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Louise K.

I only wish Dad were still with us because he would have found these discoveries fascinating, especially the prehistory / archaeology. He would have been amazed and pleased that one of the most common male lines in Europe is a ‘brother’ to the most common Native American male line. Not only is the genealogy (surname and match) information in the Monograph very helpful, but the Deep Roots (Part One) is extremely interesting!

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Andreas G.

I am very impressed with their overall analysis. A service like Footsteps of Ancestors is much needed because folks don't understand the gibberish of the geneticists. Instead, they want complete explanations and in plain language. How does it all connect? — our genetic results, our family history we already have, and what experts now know about prehistory and history. This is what Footsteps of Ancestors provides. I know people in America and Europe who were reluctant to get genetic testing. Now they don't need to be.

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