Genetic genealogy is one of the newest, fastest-changing and most widely publicized innovations in family history research.
But it can be a little intimidating. You may wonder: Will I really get the genealogy answers I’m looking for (especially considering the $100-to-$300 price tag)? Which of the dozens of tests available should I take? Is my privacy at risk?
Family Tree Magazine is here to help you sort out the information overload and plan a genetic genealogy research strategy. The articles in this section offer expert advice, definitions you’ll need to know, overviews of available tests, testing company contact information and much more.
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What the AncestryByDNA test can tell you about your ethnic origins.
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If you find a match to your DNA markers in one of these online databases, you may be able to climb your family tree faster than ever.
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Find out which genetic genealogy test would best answer your particular research question.
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Links to genetic genealogy testing companies and the tests each offers.
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Turn to these resources for the answers you need about DNA.
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Gender plays a big role in determining which DNA test could solve your research problem-and in what answers a test can give you.
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I discovered my haplogroup, and a surprising distant family member!
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Expert advice for using genetic genealogy in your family tree research
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Our expert answers an adoptee's question about using DNA to confirm biological relationships,
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Ready to start researching your family's health history? Start with these Web sites and books.
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