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Introduction to DNA Testing for Genealogy Research
The Y chromosome is passed from father to son unchanged, except for a mutation about every 500 generations. Testing the Y chromosome will provide you with a genetic surname signature consisting of from 12 to 67 numbers depending on what test you order. By comparing this signature to others with your surname, you can determine if you are related.
DNA Basics
These links describe the benefits of using DNA testing to supplement traditional genealogical research.
- Family Tree DNA Videos - DNA project managers discuss the value of DNA testing for genealogy research.
- Family Tree DNA Inheritance Chart - Chart showing Y-chromosome and mtDNA inheritance
- DNA 101 - From the Blair DNA Project, understand the basics on one webpage; good links
- DNA Heritage Tutorial - Excellent tutorial with good graphics. Goes from basic to advanced. Good tips on how to analyze data.
- MSNBC News - Genetic Genealogy - Interesting articles.
Advanced DNA
These links will be useful in understanding and analyzing test results.
- DNA Heritage Technical Details - mutations, haplotypes, migration patterns, etc.
- CHRIS POMERY'S DNA PORTAL - list of DNA Projects plus a lot of technical articles
- Basics of DNA, Molecular Biology and Genetic Genealogy - Cell chemistry, DNA Replication, DNA Sequencing, etc.
- Family Tree DNA - list of DNA Projects, technical articles, links and a whole lot more.
- Family Tree DNA Monthly Newletter About DNA
- Family Tree DNA - DNA Discussion Forum
- DNA Mailing List - Hundreds of posts every month. Get your technical questions answered.
- Y-Chromosome Haplogroups yby Dennis Garvey
Examples of Other Surname DNA Projects
These web sites can give you an idea of how DNA testing is being used by other surnames. Many offer exceptional background material or unique ways of presenting and analyzing the data.- Lindsay Surname DNA Project
- Mumma Surname DNA Project
- McGee Surname DNA Project
- Walker Surname DNA Project
- Marshall Family DNA Project
- Duernick Surname DNA Project
Related Topics
- Cyndis List - DNA
- Recent Common Ancestors of All Present-Day Indivdiuals Statisitcal analysis to determine the number of generations back to a most recent common ancestor. Requires the free Adobe Acrobat reader.
- Honoring Our Ancestors Library-DNA Articles
- African Ancestry - Trace Your DNA - genetic database to assist African Americans in identifying their ancestor's region of origin in Africa
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