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- Can indicate what geographical areas ancestors came from
- Mitochondrial DNA is most commonly used for genealogy testing
- Scientists can test for both paternal and maternal lineage
- Typical cost for analysis ranges from $150-$400
- Used by scientists to study ancient human migratory patterns
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The study of genealogy has been improved by using DNA analysis to provide evidence for genetic relationships between individuals. Traditional genealogy uses historical documents as ancestral evidence, but since older documents are increasingly unreliable and difficult to find, genetic genealogy allows for a more reliable level of scientific proof.
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Genetic Genealogical Organizations
Various organizations have sprung up worldwide which offer genetic genealogy testing for individuals. After signing up, participants will be mailed a kit with which to take a DNA sample. The DNA sample is mailed back to the organization, which then analyzes the DNA and compares it against other samples. The participant is provided with a certificate that details genetic genealogy similarities and inferred historical relationships. The organization, in turn, uses this information to conduct broad-scale research on family histories and human migratory patterns. -
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Genetic Genealogy Questions
Is Bulimia Nervosa Genetic? 2 AnswersJust like most disorders it is thought to be a combination of environmental and some genetic/biological factors. Most people talk about and focus on the environ... read more
Best DNA testing service and why? Also, which genealogy site is best and why? 3 AnswersTake a look at National Geographic's Genographic Project. The kits test mitochondrial DNA and will tell you what continent your ancestors originated from. https... read more
What genealogy program would you suggest for Mac OS X? 3 AnswersMatt, have you looked at Geni.com ? It's really great web based software that allows you to start and maintain a very advanced family tree. The best part is tha... read more
Children of cousins are more liable to get genetic defects- is this true? 3 AnswersIt's not always the case that there will be defects. Here is a link to an article on this very issue. It is interesting because it talks about how America is th... read more
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