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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule found in nearly all human cells and contains the information for the development and function of all living organisms. A human DNA molecule is a double helix shaped like a twisted ladder. The human genome is the complete set of human genetic information found within 23 pairs of chromosomes for each person. Half of the chromosomes come from the father and half from the mother. These 23 chromosomes reside within the nucleus of the cells and some DNA is also found in the mitochondria. | Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule found in nearly all human cells and contains the information for the development and function of all living organisms. A human DNA molecule is a double helix shaped like a twisted ladder. The human genome is the complete set of human genetic information found within 23 pairs of chromosomes for each person. Half of the chromosomes come from the father and half from the mother. These 23 chromosomes reside within the nucleus of the cells and some DNA is also found in the mitochondria. | ||
[http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/basics/ Learn more about DNA and how it is inherited] | |||
== Why use it in family history research? == | == Why use it in family history research? == | ||
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== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
*[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Hiring_a_DNA_Testing_Company Hiring a DNA Testing Company] Wiki page | *[https://familysearch.org/wiki/en/Hiring_a_DNA_Testing_Company Hiring a DNA Testing Company] Familysearch Wiki page | ||
*[http://isogg.org/wiki/Wiki_Welcome_Page Wiki of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG)] | |||
* | == Facebook Groups == | ||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/161126313940147/ 23andMe Newbies]- This is a closed group for those who are beginning genetic testing with 23andMe and discussing genealogy and health. | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/03guillaume/ Autosomal DNA]- This group talks about geographical and historical origins of your genetic markers. | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/DNADetectives/ DNA Detectives]- From their Facebook group "The DNA Detectives group is focused on bringing together volunteers with genetic genealogy and searching experience with those seeking biological family -- adoptees, foundlings, donor-conceived individuals, unknown paternity and all other types of unknown parentage cases, near or far. This group is for members helping members and self-education." | |||
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/isogg/ International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG)]- From their Facebook group The mission of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy is to advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists." | |||
[[Category:Genetic_Research]] | [[Category:Genetic_Research]] | ||
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