Learn how the genetic markers in DNA can help you to find your ancestors. Plus, how to use genealogy and genetics to predict your risk from a variety of medical conditions.
Even though Y-DNA follows the direct male line, matches with surnames other than your own can occur. These matches are a result of several possible events.
Definition, pronounciation and related words and resources for the term, DNA convergence, as it relates to genealogy.
Definition, pronounciation and related words and resources for the term, land patent, as it relates to genealogy.
There are many different ways in which you may inherit a disease from your parents, or even a distant ancestor.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Can we use DNA testing to prove our ancestry? Mark Howells discusses the impact of genetic science on genealogy.
Author Pearl Duncan traces her African heritage through unusual family nicknames and then confirms through genetic testing.
This article, by Candace L. Doriott in
Ancestry Magazine, includes a full list of references.
A detailed discussion of the implications of genetic research on genealogy.
A massive worldwide project to identify all the estimated 100,000 genes comprising the human DNA.
This article by science editor Alan Boyle of MSNBC, discusses the ethical challenges and legal issues that face the field of genealogical genetic testing.
If you have questions about DNA testing for determining ancestry then this active mailing list should be your first stop.
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.
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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.
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.
A panel discussion from the 19th Annual Conference On Jewish Genealogy, available for sale on cassette tape from Audiotapes.com.
