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== 2023 DNA Day Questions and Answers == | == 2023 DNA Day Questions and Answers == | ||
Q: Are these classes being recorded? Can I watch them again? | '''Q: Are these classes being recorded? Can I watch them again?''' | ||
A: Yes! These classes will be available on the FamilySearch Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/familysearchlibrary/videos/) and RootsTech.org (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023) | A: Yes! These classes will be available on the FamilySearch Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/familysearchlibrary/videos/) and RootsTech.org (https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/events/dna-day-2023) | ||
Q: How do I get 1/1 help with my DNA research goal? | '''Q: How do I get 1/1 help with my DNA research goal?''' | ||
A: Sign up for a 40-minute DNA virtual consultation at [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/research-help www.familysearch.org/en/library/research-help]. If all the time slots are currently full, check back. Appointments are available two weeks in advance. | A: Sign up for a 40-minute DNA virtual consultation at [https://www.familysearch.org/en/library/research-help www.familysearch.org/en/library/research-help]. If all the time slots are currently full, check back. Appointments are available two weeks in advance. | ||
Q: What DNA test should I start with? | '''Q: What DNA test should I start with?''' | ||
A: Start with a DNA test that best matches your research project and goal. YourDNAGuide as a great overview of the options at https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/best-dna-tests-ancestry. | A: Start with a DNA test that best matches your research project and goal. YourDNAGuide as a great overview of the options at https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/best-dna-tests-ancestry. | ||
Q: How can I locate DNA Projects for surnames or haplogroups? | '''Q: How can I locate DNA Projects for surnames or haplogroups?''' | ||
A: Search FamilyTreeDNA’s list of projects at https://www.familytreedna.com/group-project-search. You can also view a list of some surname projects at https://isogg.org/wiki/Surname_DNA_projects. | A: Search FamilyTreeDNA’s list of projects at https://www.familytreedna.com/group-project-search. You can also view a list of some surname projects at https://isogg.org/wiki/Surname_DNA_projects. | ||
Q: What is Neanderthal DNA? | '''Q: What is Neanderthal DNA?''' | ||
A: Learn more at https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/212873707-Neanderthal-Ancestry-Report-Basics and https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/genetics/ancient-dna-and-neanderthals | A: Learn more at https://customercare.23andme.com/hc/en-us/articles/212873707-Neanderthal-Ancestry-Report-Basics and https://humanorigins.si.edu/evidence/genetics/ancient-dna-and-neanderthals | ||