1: Basic Genetics and Research   2: Learn about DNA Testing   3: Take a DNA Test (AN)   4: DNA Matching (AN)   5: More about Matching (AN)   6: More with Test Results (AN)   7: DNA Research Tools   8: Adoption and DNA   9: Help with Questions   10: Test Settings (AN)              Translation Tips    Print Friendly and PDF













Project 7: DNA


Goal 7: DNA Research Tools



Goal 7: Learn about DNA research tools.


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ALearn about DNA research tools you can use for family history.


  1. Learn about some of the better-known DNA research tools.

    What's in Your Toolbox? - 2018
    RT—DNA Third-Party Tools You Actually Need - 2019

  2. DNAGedcom: Explore the DNAGedcom site for DNA research tools. Learn more about DNAGedcom in this Family Locket article.

    FL:—DNA Gedcom – A 3rd Party Tool That Can Help Shorten Your Search - 2019

  3. Haplogroups: Join a DNA project Haplogroup on the ISOGG site to connect with others with similar mitochondrial or Y-DNA results.
  4. Autosomal: Learn about tracking your Autosomal DNA results on the Genome Mate Pro site.

    Getting Started with Genome Mate Pro - 2018

  5. Visual Phasing: Watch these videos to learn how Visual Phasing can help you recreate grandparents' DNA, or visit the Facebook page for Visual Phasing.

    FHF—Visual Phasing Part 1: Setup - A Segment of DNA—13:35 - 2019   


    FHF—Visual Phasing Part 2: Create Segments Based On Sibling Shared DNA—18:18 - 2019   


  6. Learn more about DNA visual phasing in this handout.

    Visual Phasing Workshop - 2019

  7. Watch these videos to learn how to interpret and create DNA network graphs for your matches.

    FL—How to Interpret a DNA Network Graph—7:34 - 2022



    FL—How to Make a DNA Network Graph—7:51 - 2022




Triangulation
  1. Learn about DNA match triangulation, where three or more people are matched at the same segment location.

    RT—DNA Match Triangulation - 2019

  2. Learn more about using DNA match triangulation in your research.

    FL—Pedigree Triangulation: What is it and How Can it Solve Brick Walls? - 2019
    FL—Segment Triangulation: Proving an Ancestral Line - 2019

  3. Watch this video for tips on using DNA triangulation.

    DNA Triangulation: What, Why, and How—46:58 - 2021


  4. Learn how to triangulate your DNA matches using GEDmatch.

    How to Triangulate Your DNA Matches with Gedmatch—11:50   




BExplore DNA Painter.


  1. Learn the basics of chromosome mapping, to prepare for using the DNA Painter tool.

    RT—Chromosome Mapping for Absolute Beginners - 2019
    RT—Chromosome Mapping Tips and Techniques - 2019

  2. Learn about the key features of DNA Painter.

    WDY—DNA Painter: What is it and what are its key features?

  3. Get an introduction to using the DNA Painter site for tracking DNA matches.

    DNA Painter – Chromosome Sudoku for Genetic Genealogy Addicts - 2018
    Mining Vendor Matches to Paint Your Chromosomes - 2018

  4. Learn about DNA Painter and how it tracks centimorgans to help with your DNA research.

    GTV—Clustering Tools for DNA Matches—9:32 - 2020



  5. Learn more about the DNA Painter tool.

    MH—An Introduction to DNA Painter—85:00

  6. Learn how chromosome mapping can help you maximize your DNA matches.

    Using your DNA Matches to Link Segments to Ancestors—15:16 - 2022



    Inferred Chromosome Mapping: Maximize your DNA Matches—5:55 - 2022



  7. Learn how the DNA Coverage Estimator can help simplify the process of identifying matches.

    LT—DNA Painter: A New Coverage Estimator at DNA Painter - 2022
    LT—DNA Painter: Five Ways to Use the New DNA Coverage Estimator Tool at DNA Painter - 2022


CLearn about DNA clustering.


  1. Get an introduction to using DNA clustering tools for matches.

    Clustering Tools for DNA Matches - 2019

  2. Learn about the Leeds method and color clustering.

    The Leeds Method for DNA Clustering
    DNA Clustering, Dana Leeds Method - 2020

  3. Learn about the DNA AutoCluster feature on the Genetic Affairs website.

    AutoCluster

  4. Learn how to interpret typical data from DNA cluster charts.

    FL—How to Interpret a DNA Cluster Chart—4:36 - 2021





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