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Loading... Trace Your Roots with DNA: Use Your DNA to Complete Your Family Tree (edition 2004)by Megan Smolenyak, Ann Turner
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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. This book is unfortunately outdated; it discusses primarily Y-DNA and mt-DNA. Not autosomal DNA, which is the most popular form of testing now. Some of the information is still useful, though; e.g., a section on how to persuade people in your family to test, a section on running a surname project, etc. ( ) "Trace Your Roots with DNA" is a classic written when genetic genealogy was just taking off. It is really good at explaining the basics of Y-DNA and MtDNA and what those tests can tell people about their genealogy. As the book was written in 2005, the sections on running projects and finding prospects are based on the reality at the time. The industry and sharing around genealogy and DNA have advanced in the nearly ten years since the book was written. In 2005 testing autosomal DNA was just a possibility for the future but now it is a reality. It is good to have this classic on my shelf as a reference and a reminder of the starting point of genetic testing for genealogy. Now it is time to look for more up-to-date books on the subject. This book is a genealogical text and not light reading. It is also an incredibly useful and organised book on what is a rather complex subject. The book deals with the concept that all women can be traced back to seven theoretical women - The Seven Daughters of Eve - who all lived in different places in the world, at different times. There are details on the setting up and contributing to a DNA project and a rather useful set of appendices dealing with resources and DNA testing companies. no reviews | add a review
Written by two of the country's top genealogists, Trace Your Roots with DNA is the first book to explain how new and groundbreaking genetic testing can help you research your ancestry According to American Demographics, 113 million Americans have begun to trace their roots, making genealogy the second most popular hobby in the country (after gardening). Enthusiasts clamor for new information from dozens of subscription-based websites, email newsletters, and magazines devoted to the subject. For these eager roots-seekers looking to take their searches to the next level, DNA testing is the answer. After a brief introduction to genealogy and genetics fundamentals, the authors explain the types of available testing, what kind of information the tests can provide, how to interpret the results, and how the tests work (it doesn't involve digging up your dead relatives). It's in expensive, easy to do, and the results are accurate- It's as simple as swabbing the inside of your cheek and popping a sample in the mail. Family lore has it that a branch of our family emigrated to Argentina and now I've found some people there with our name. Can testing tell us whether we're from the same family? My mother was adopted and doesn't know her ethnicity. Are there any tests available to help her learn about her heritage? I just discovered someone else with my highly unusual surname. How can we find out if we have a common ancestor? These are just a few of the types of genealogical scenarios readers can pursue. The authors reveal exactly what is possible-and what is not possible-with genetic testing. They include case studies of both famous historial mysteries and examples of ordinary folks whose exploration of genetic genealogy has enabled them to trace their roots. No library descriptions found. |
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