A Crash Course in Using DNA to Discover Your Ancestry

What can DNA testing tell you about your ethnic origins? How can it be used to piece together your family history?

Lecture Description

The presentation includes an overview of:

• The 3 types of DNA tests used for family history research
• How each type of DNA is inherited from our ancestors
• Examples of how DNA can help solve genealogy research problems
• The main companies who do consumer testing for family history
• A brief look at results and analytical tools for each type of test
• Deciding who to test and why
• Privacy and ethical considerations

Lecture Summary

• Length: 90 minutes, plus 30 minutes Q&A (2 hours total)
• Audience: Genealogists and family historians