Jonny Perl @DNAPainter chats with the Genealogy Guy
Download MP3Discover the fascinating story behind dna painter with Jonny Perl, a web developer and genealogist who turned his own dna testing experience into an invaluable tool for family history enthusiasts. In this episode,Jonny shares how dna painter helps users visualize family trees, interpret dna matches, and uncover relationships through powerful features like chromosome mapping, the shared cm project, and the "what are the odds" tool. He also discusses the latest updates, including ancestral trees and the brick walls report, and teases future AI enhancements. plus, learn how dna painter prioritizes privacy—no dna uploads required! tune in now for an inspiring deep dive into the future of genetic genealogy!
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Jonny Perl
I now work full-time on DNA Painter, a website that helps genealogists interpret their DNA results for family history via chromosome mapping and relationship prediction tools.
