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== Frequently Asked Questions  ==
== Frequently Asked Questions  ==
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#How can DNA testing help me in my genealogical research?  
#How can DNA testing help me in my genealogical research?  
#Which company should I pick?  
#Which company should I pick?  
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#How do I interpret my DNA results?
#How do I interpret my DNA results?


A lecture given at RootsTech 2012 can help you answer these questions:
A lecture given at RootsTech 2012 can help you answer these questions:  


== DNA Testing Companies  ==
== DNA Testing Companies  ==
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*[https://www.23andme.com/ 23andMe]  
*[https://www.23andme.com/ 23andMe]  
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA]  
*[http://dna.ancestry.com/welcome.aspx Ancestry DNA]  
*[http://dnaconsultants.com/ DNA Consulting<br>]
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/faq/ Family Tree DNA]  
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/faq/ Family Tree DNA]  
*[http://www.genetree.com/ GeneTree]  
*[http://www.genetree.com/ GeneTree]  
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*[http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch]  
*[http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch]  
*[http://www.genebase.com/ GeneBase]
*[http://www.genebase.com/ GeneBase]  
*[http://www.smgf.org/ Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] (formerly sponsored by Brigham Young University)
*[http://www.smgf.org/ Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] (formerly sponsored by Brigham Young University)


The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the world's foremost collection of DNA and corresponding genealogical information. SMGF is making some information available on their web site. Finding matching DNA results and pedigrees in the Sorenson Database can help you make new family connections throughout the world and across generations.The Foundation is a world leader in DNA research with direct application to genealogy. Their work complements other studies that focus on the "deep ancestry" of humankind.
The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the world's foremost collection of DNA and corresponding genealogical information. SMGF is making some information available on their web site. Finding matching DNA results and pedigrees in the Sorenson Database can help you make new family connections throughout the world and across generations.The Foundation is a world leader in DNA research with direct application to genealogy. Their work complements other studies that focus on the "deep ancestry" of humankind.  


== DNA Projects  ==
== DNA Projects  ==
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*[http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/britton/ Britton International DNA Project] - main website  
*[http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/britton/ Britton International DNA Project] - main website  
*[http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/harrison Harrison DNA&nbsp;Project]  
*[http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/harrison Harrison DNA&nbsp;Project]  
*[http://www.kerchner.com/dna-info.htm Kerchner DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy]
*[http://www.kerchner.com/dna-info.htm Kerchner DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy]  
*[http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/kevan Kevan DNA Project ]  
*[http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/kevan Kevan DNA Project ]  
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/newmexicoDNA/ New Mexico DNA&nbsp;Project]
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/newmexicoDNA/ New Mexico DNA&nbsp;Project]  
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/spencer/default.aspx Spencer DNA&nbsp;Project]
*[http://www.familytreedna.com/public/spencer/default.aspx Spencer DNA&nbsp;Project]


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== DNA in the news  ==
== DNA in the news  ==


*[http://blog.eogn.com/.services/blog/6a00d8341c767353ef00e55065e13d8833/search/page/1/?filter.q=DNA DNA blog posts] at EOGN.com
*[http://blog.eogn.com/.services/blog/6a00d8341c767353ef00e55065e13d8833/search/page/1/?filter.q=DNA DNA blog posts] at EOGN.com  
*[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/with-dna-testing-adoptees-find-a-way-to-connect-with-family.html With DNA Testing, Suddenly They Are Family] by Rachel L. Swarns (''New York Times'', 23 January 2012). Discusses DNA tests for adopted people.  
*[http://www.nytimes.com/2012/01/24/us/with-dna-testing-adoptees-find-a-way-to-connect-with-family.html With DNA Testing, Suddenly They Are Family] by Rachel L. Swarns (''New York Times'', 23 January 2012). Discusses DNA tests for adopted people.  
*[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700150651/DNA-solves-a-Joseph-Smith-mystery.html DNA solves a Joseph Smith mystery] by Michael De Groote (''Deseret News'', 9 July 2011)  
*[http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700150651/DNA-solves-a-Joseph-Smith-mystery.html DNA solves a Joseph Smith mystery] by Michael De Groote (''Deseret News'', 9 July 2011)  
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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], list of DNA consultants for hire, list of DNA speakers, DNA signatures of famous people, and much more.  
*[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, and much more.  
*[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&nbsp;&amp; 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&nbsp;&amp; Family History]. Online resources include DNA talks, books, papers, articles, blogs, presentations, podcasts, and websites by an expert in the field.


== References ==
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== Disclaimer  ==
== Disclaimer  ==
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