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Genetic Basics - Understanding the Clues Found in Our DNA
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Trace Your Roots with DNA - About Genealogy Book Review
Learn how to combine traditional genealogy search methods with the power of DNA testing to conclusively trace your roots and uncover your heritage. A review of Trace Your Roots with DNA by Megan Smolenyak and Ann Turner.

Determining Your Ancestry Through DNA
Have you ever considered using a DNA test to conclusively prove (or disprove) your ancestry? Learn how easy it can be with our guide to DNA genealogy. Includes an easy to understand introduction to the differences between Y-line and mtDNA testing, a guide to home DNA genetics tests, and tips for organizing a DNA surname study.

DNA Genealogy - Transcript of Chat with Thomas Roderick, PhD
Thomas H. Roderick, PhD, from the Center for Human Genetics, answers some of our burning questions about the role mtDNA testing plays in family history research.

Genetic Testing and Genealogy - An Introduction
Thomas H. Roderick PhD, from the Center for Human Genetics, explains how DNA testing can help you to find your ancestors. Includes information documenting family health histories, mtDNA (also known as umbilical DNA) and y-chromosome DNA.

Molecular Genealogy - Can DNA Replace Lost Family Records?
The Molecular Genealogy Research Group is working to build a database of genetic family trees which will eventually enable people with blocked genealogies such as adoptions, illegitimacies or missing records to trace their origins.

When You Really Want to Know...
Pat Williams, Ph.D., of Benchmark Genetics, explains the basics of Y chromosome testing and why it has proven very useful as a tool for genealogy research.

Genetics 101
Want to learn more about the nitty gritty of genetics and how DNA works? Check out this wonderful collection of genetics links from Biology Guide, Regina Bailey.

Tight Genes - Genetic Testing for Adoptees & Birth Families
How close is the relationship? Parentage and sibling DNA testing is becoming more common as adoptees and birth family members seek to locate and identify each other. Information about test types, results and costs from Adoption Guide, Nancy Ashe.

Cheddar Man
This article from CNN explains how DNA testing in 1997 established that Cheddar Man, Britain's oldest complete skeleton buried over 9000 years ago, still has descendants living in Cheddar.

DNA Tackles Family Mysteries
A touching article from MSNBC science editor, Alan Boyle, which explains the scientific world of genetic testing in the context of a family story that all genealogists will understand.

Double-Helix Genealogy
Can we use DNA testing to prove our ancestry?  Mark Howells discusses the impact of genetic science on genealogy.

Folksy Family Nicknames and Genetic Genealogy
Author Pearl Duncan traces her African heritage through unusual family nicknames and then confirms through genetic testing.

Genetic Codes Unraveled: New Clues to Human History
This article, by Candace L. Doriott in Ancestry Magazine, includes a full list of references.

Genetics and Genealogy: Y Polymorphism and mtDNA Analyses
A detailed discussion of the implications of genetic research on genealogy.

Human Genome Project
A massive worldwide project to identify all the estimated 100,000 genes comprising the human DNA.

Is Your DNA Safe from Big Brother
This article by science editor Alan Boyle of MSNBC, discusses the ethical challenges and legal issues that face the field of genealogical genetic testing.

Genealogy-DNA Mailing List
If you have questions about DNA testing for determining ancestry then this active mailing list should be your first stop.

Tracing Ancestry Through mtDNA
PBS show Nova has put up an excellent overview of mitochondrial DNA testing. Learn the difference between mtDNA and nuclear DNA ancestry with their interactive family tree.

Tracing Your Genetic Roots
A U.S. News and World Report cover story discusses where we come fom and how recent advances in genetics are starting to illuminate the wanderings of early humans.

Umbilical Lines and mtDNA in Genealogical Research
A lecture by Thomas H. Roderick at the 2000 National Genealogical Society Conference in the States, available for sale on cassette tape from Audiotapes.com.

What Geneticists can do for Genealogists
A panel discussion from the 19th Annual Conference On Jewish Genealogy, available for sale on cassette tape from Audiotapes.com.