1: Basic Genetics and Research
2: Learn about DNA Testing
3: Take a DNA Test
4: DNA Matching
5: Ethnicity, Relationships
6: DNA Research Tools
7: Adoption and DNA
8: Help with Questions
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Project 8: DNA
Goal 1: Basic Genetics and Research
Goal 1: Learn about basic genetics and DNA research. Vault
DNA testing can provide you with some interesting and unexpected clues about your ancestry and ethnicity.
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(See the Part 2 video in Goal 2.)
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A Get an introduction to genetics for family history.
Summary
- There are 3 different kinds of DNA tests commonly used in genealogy: Y-DNA, mitochondrial, and autosomal.
- Learn about the basics of DNA and the benefits of DNA testing.
FS—DNA testing: What is it, and how can you benefit from it?
- Read this article for an overview of genetics and genealogy.
FS: Genetic Genealogy: An Introduction to DNA - Watch this video for an introduction to genetic genealogy.
Genetic Genealogy for Beginners, Part 1—11:31 - 2015
- Learn the basics of chromosomes and inheritance on the Learn Genetics site at the Univ. of Utah. There is a series of helpful animations and videos on the site.
B Learn the basics of DNA research for family history.
Summary
- DNA research for genealogy can be used to confirm theories or previous research, break a brick wall, find relatives that were adopted, and more.
- Explore lessons in the Beginner's Guide to Genetic Genealogy.
- Get an introduction to DNA and family history.
How to Get Started Using DNA Research—8:17 - 2015
DNA for Beginners—52:22 - 2014
- Learn about the emotional side of DNA testing and results.
RT—Healing and Family History: The Emotional Side of DNA
- Explore the AccessGenealogy.com site for an introduction to DNA research.
- Glossary: Explore these glossaries and of DNA terms.
A Genetic Genealogy Glossary - 2017
ISOGG Genetics Glossary - FAQs: Here is a list of FAQs for DNA tests.
FMP—11 Questions Everyone Asks about DNA Tests - 2019 - Learn about tracing ancestors in the 1700s with DNA test results.
RT—Tracing Ancestral Lines in the 1700s Using DNA, Part 1—20:06 - 2021
RT—Tracing Ancestral Lines in the 1700s Using DNA, Part 2—38:18 - 2021
- Here's an example of using the free Airtable tool to create detailed logs and notes for DNA research.
CLearn more about DNA research.
Summary
- DNA research can also be used to verify a family line and calculate your ethnicity percentages.
- Learn how to find ancestors and unknown relatives through DNA research.
RT—Finding Ancestors through DNA—10:46 - 2021
FS—Using DNA to Find Unknown Parents—15:20 - 2021
- Learn how to integrate DNA results into your family tree.
BYU—Integrating DNA Results into Your Own Family Tree—51:58 - 2021
- Watch these videos for an insider's look at the research process.
AAC—DNA 101: An Insider's Scoop—52:43 (video series) - Learn how to break through research brick walls with DNA research.
RT—DNA Brick Walls—17:43 - 2021
- Learn about molecular genealogy in this video series.
Introduction to Molecular Genealogy - Explore the ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogists) website for help resources.
- Results: For more information on using DNA results for family history, see these YouTube videos.
