The MyHeritage cM Explainer™ is an innovative, free tool designed to help people evaluate family relationships between DNA matches. This tool provides detailed predictions of potential relationships between two people and the corresponding probabilities associated with these relationships. What makes the cM Explainer™ unique is its ability to estimate the relationship between two matches while taking into account their ages. The connecting point or generation connecting two people is crucial to understanding where your genealogical tree intersects with your DNA tree, ultimately leading to the identification of your last Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA).
So how does it work, and how do you use it?
- Most Recent Common Ancestor (MRCA) Estimation: The cM Explainer™ calculates the possibility of the MRCA between two individuals, which means, it identifies whether they share a great-grandfather, second cousin, or other family connection. This assessment is critical in understanding your genetic link with a DNA match.
- Integration into the MyHeritage platform: The tool is fully integrated into the MyHeritage platform, making it accessible to anyone who has DNA matches on MyHeritage. This seamless integration streamlines the relationship assessment process for users already on the platform.
- Stand-alone and free tool: The cM Explainer™ can also be used as a stand-alone tool by people who have DNA tested with other companies. This standalone version allows users to enter the amount of DNA they share with their match, and their ages. By taking into account the ages of the people involved, the tool provides a more accurate assessment of potential relationships.
- List of Probabilities and Relationships: Upon entering the relevant information, the cM Explainer™ creates a list of possible relationships along with the associated probabilities. This information will help you understand the likelihood of any potential relationship. In addition, the tool creates a diagram illustrating the proposed connections, offering a visual representation for better understanding.
Display options of your choice
You can filter the way of visual representation as you wish:
Full family kinship, or if you are interested in seeing only the half-kinship options, or all of the options together.
In addition, you can also see the probability percentage of a specific ancestor connecting you and your DNA match.
In conclusion, the MyHeritage cM Explainer™ is an invaluable tool for genetic genealogists and DNA enthusiasts alike. It allows users to assess the association between DNA matches, predict potential relationships, and visualize these relationships using diagrams. By considering centimorgan values and individual ages, this tool provides a more comprehensive understanding of genetic relationships, making it a valuable asset for DNA and genealogy research.
