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''[[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Researcher]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Hiring_a_DNA_Testing_Company|Hiring a DNA Testing Company]]'' | ''[[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Researcher]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|go to]] [[Hiring_a_DNA_Testing_Company|Hiring a DNA Testing Company]]'' | ||
DNA testing has become an accepted tool for identifying ancestors and for verifying genealogical leads. It is also used frequently to learn about our deep ancestry. | DNA testing has become an accepted tool for identifying ancestors and for verifying genealogical leads. It is also used frequently to learn about our deep ancestry. Testing your family DNA sometimes results in finding cousins who may have more genealogical information than you. | ||
[[Image:DNA Double Helix.png|right|300px|DNA Double Helix.png]] | [[Image:DNA Double Helix.png|right|300px|DNA Double Helix.png]] | ||
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== Autosomal DNA Testing == | == Autosomal DNA Testing == | ||
Autosomal DNA is the DNA found in the 22 pairs of nuclear chromosomes. They are shuffled at each generation and only half of it is passed to our offspring. It does not follow a clear and straight path of inheritance as the Ycs and mtDNA described above. However, current testing provides a survey of one million or more sites on a person nuclear genome. This information is helpful in identifying recent cousins within the last five generations, or the ethnic origins of our family tree. Companies like [http://23andme.com/ 23andMe], [http://www.familytreedna.com/family-finder-compare.aspx Family Tree DNA], and [http://dna.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] all offer autosomal testing for genealogical purposes. [http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=2001246&gsk The Genographic Project] recently launched an autosomal test that offers insights into our deep ancestry. These tests offer a lot of information about our DNA and they may be difficult to understand. Each company offering such tests has numerous tutorials and aids on their website to assist with the interpretation of such results. | Autosomal DNA is the DNA found in the 22 pairs of nuclear chromosomes. They are shuffled at each generation and only half of it is passed to our offspring. It does not follow a clear and straight path of inheritance as the Ycs and mtDNA described above. However, current testing provides a survey of one million or more sites on a person nuclear genome. This information is helpful in identifying recent cousins within the last five generations, or the ethnic origins of our family tree. Companies like [http://23andme.com/ 23andMe], [http://www.familytreedna.com/family-finder-compare.aspx Family Tree DNA], and [http://dna.ancestry.com/ Ancestry] all offer autosomal testing for genealogical purposes. [http://shop.nationalgeographic.com/ngs/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=2001246&gsk The Genographic Project] recently launched an autosomal test that offers insights into our deep ancestry. These tests offer a lot of information about our DNA and they may be difficult to understand. Each company offering such tests has numerous tutorials and aids on their website to assist with the interpretation of such results. | ||
ISOGG's [http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Autosomal_DNA_testing_comparison_chart "Autosomal DNA testing comparison chart"] provides useful information for selecting a company to process your atDNA. | ISOGG's [http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Autosomal_DNA_testing_comparison_chart "Autosomal DNA testing comparison chart"] provides useful information for selecting a company to process your atDNA. | ||
== DNA Testing Companies == | == DNA Testing Companies == | ||
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*[http://www.gedmatch.com/ Gedmatch]: autosomal raw data only | *[http://www.gedmatch.com/ Gedmatch]: autosomal raw data only | ||
== Result Analysis == | == Result Analysis == | ||
Organizations, such as [http://www.thegeneticgenealogist.com/ The Genetic Genealogist], [http://www.geneticgenealogyconsultant.com/ The Genetic Genealogy Consultant], and [http://www.yourgeneticgenealogist.com/ Your Genetic Genealogist] provide services to help you interpret your DNA results and get the most out of what they can tell you about your roots. | Organizations, such as [http://www.thegeneticgenealogist.com/ The Genetic Genealogist], [http://www.geneticgenealogyconsultant.com/ The Genetic Genealogy Consultant], and [http://www.yourgeneticgenealogist.com/ Your Genetic Genealogist] provide services to help you interpret your DNA results and get the most out of what they can tell you about your roots. | ||
== DNA Projects == | == DNA Projects == | ||
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== DNA in the news == | == DNA in the news == | ||
*[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/29/dna-genealogy-companies-help-adoptees-find-their-r/?page=all#pagebreak DNA genealogy companies help adoptees find their roots] by Cheryl Wetzstein (''The Washington Times,'' 29 December 2014). | *[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/dec/29/dna-genealogy-companies-help-adoptees-find-their-r/?page=all#pagebreak DNA genealogy companies help adoptees find their roots] by Cheryl Wetzstein (''The Washington Times,'' 29 December 2014). | ||
*[http://voice.fgs.org/2014/11/fgs-2014-awards-inaugural-technology.html FGS 2014 Awards: The Inaugural Technology Advances Award Recipient:GEDmatch] by Paula Stuart-Warren (''FGS Voice,'' 21 November 2014). | *[http://voice.fgs.org/2014/11/fgs-2014-awards-inaugural-technology.html FGS 2014 Awards: The Inaugural Technology Advances Award Recipient:GEDmatch] by Paula Stuart-Warren (''FGS Voice,'' 21 November 2014). | ||
*[http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/feb/04/richard-iii-dna-bones-king Richard III: DNA confirms twisted bones belong to King] by Maev Kennedy (''The Guardian'', 4 February 2013). | *[http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2013/feb/04/richard-iii-dna-bones-king Richard III: DNA confirms twisted bones belong to King] by Maev Kennedy (''The Guardian'', 4 February 2013). | ||
*[http://www.josephsmithdna.com/molecular-genealogy.html Some articles on DNA and genealogy]. | *[http://www.josephsmithdna.com/molecular-genealogy.html Some articles on DNA and genealogy]. | ||
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{{Wikipedia|Genetic_genealogy|Genetic genealogy}} | {{Wikipedia|Genetic_genealogy|Genetic genealogy}} | ||
*[http://www.isogg.org/ International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG)]. Site includes newsletters, a DNA [http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Wiki_Welcome_Page Wiki], [http://www.isogg.org/tree/ Y-DNA Haplogroup Tree], list of DNA consultants for hire, list of DNA speakers, DNA signatures of famous people, project listings and much more. To ask questions and read news, visit their [https://www.facebook.com/groups/isogg/ Facebook page].<br> | *[http://www.isogg.org/ International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG)]. Site includes newsletters, a DNA [http://www.isogg.org/wiki/Wiki_Welcome_Page Wiki], [http://www.isogg.org/tree/ Y-DNA Haplogroup Tree], list of DNA consultants for hire, list of DNA speakers, DNA signatures of famous people, project listings and much more. To ask questions and read news, visit their [https://www.facebook.com/groups/isogg/ Facebook page].<br> | ||
*[http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/GENEALOGY-DNA/ Genealogy DNA Mailing List (RootsWeb)]. Active conversations about genetic genealogy. | *[http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/index/GENEALOGY-DNA/ Genealogy DNA Mailing List (RootsWeb)]. Active conversations about genetic genealogy. | ||
*[http://www.dnaandfamilyhistory.com/ Chris Pomery: DNA & Family History]. Online resources include DNA talks, books, papers, articles, blogs, presentations, podcasts, and websites by an expert in the field. | *[http://www.dnaandfamilyhistory.com/ Chris Pomery: DNA & Family History]. Online resources include DNA talks, books, papers, articles, blogs, presentations, podcasts, and websites by an expert in the field. | ||
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