by Blaine T. Bettinger (Author)
Unlock the family secrets in your DNA!
Discover the
answers to your family history mysteries using the most cutting edge
tool available. This plain-English guide (newly updated and expanded to
include th latest DNA developments) will teach you what DNA tests are
available; the pros and cons of the major testing companies; and how to
choose the right test to answer your specific genealogy questions. And
once you've taken a DNA test, this guide will help you use your
often-overwhelming results, with tips for understanding ethnicity
estimates, navigating suggested cousin matches, and using third-party
tools like GEDmatch to further analyze your data.
The book features:
· Colorful diagrams and expert definitions that explain key DNA
terms and concepts such as haplogroups and DNA inheritance patterns
· Detailed guides to each of the major kinds of DNA tests and
tips for selecting the DNA test that can best help you solve your family
mysteries, with case studies showing how each can be useful
· Information about third-party tools you can use to more
thoroughly analyze your test results once you've received them
· Test comparison guides and research forms to help you select the most appropriate DNA test and organize your results
· Insights into how adoptees and others who know little about their ancestry can benefit from DNA testing
Whether you've just heard of DNA testing or you've tested at all three
major companies, this guide will give you the tools you need to unpuzzle
your DNA and discover what it can tell you about your family tree.
