Project 8: DNA

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. 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   
   • Need 3 or more siblings data uploaded to GEDmatch
   • Each Chromosome is separate and unrelated to others
   • Use One-to-One Comparison to get graphics
   • Color Region 1 Solid Green/Blue Full match (FIR)
   • Yellow & Green/Blue Half match (HIR)
   • Red (with yellow or green)/Black No match
   • Color Region changes are recombination points
   • Full match can not be adjacent to No match
   • Draw recombination lines
   • Assign recombination points to a person
   
   
   
   FHF—Visual Phasing Part 2: Create Segments Based On Sibling Shared DNA—18:18 - 2019   
   • Create 2 chromosomes for each person
   • Select a starting location and assign the segments
   • Use FIR and No Match regions to assign other segments
   • Switch one segment at one recombination point
   
   
   
   
5. Learn more about DNA visual phasing in this handout.
   
   Visual Phasing Workshop - 2019


6. 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   
   • What is triangulation?
   • How many people in a triangulation group?
   • How to use the triangulation tool
   • How to change the number of groups
   
   
   
   


5. Learn more about using GEDMatch to expand your research.
   
   LT—How GEDmatch Can Amplify Your Genealogy Research

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

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
   
   
   
5. Use diagrams and charts to organize your DNA research.
   
   LT—How To Create Diagrams and Charts for Genetic Genealogy Research