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2014 International Genetic Genealogy Conference

The Institute for Genetic Genealogy is proud to announce the 2014 International Genetic Genealogy Conference to be held August 15, 16 and 17, 2014 at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Washington, D. C. The speakers include many of the most knowledgeable genetic genealogists and population geneticists from around the world. You will not want to miss this opportunity to learn more about genetic genealogy.

Acadian Genealogy Homepage; Genealogy Technology - Cyr et al Surname Genetic Genealogy DNA

All you ever wanted to know about the use of DNA testing to solve your genealogy "dead-ends" (no pun intended).

Board for Certification of Genealogists - DNA Resources

Because DNA is a more recent and still often misunderstood addition to the genealogical toolbox, this special section showcases select resources by BCG associates.

Celebrate DNA - Customized & Personalized DNA T-shirts, Mugs, Bags and More

Print your DNA Ethnic results on a T-shirt, Mug or Tote bag. Each product is customized based on DNA results you may have acquired from any of the DNA testing companies like Ancestry.com, 23andMe, Living DNA, MyHeritage DNA, and others. Or whatever information you have gathered through your own research.

Chris Pomery: DNA & Family History

Primer on DNA testing & genetics for family historians, with links to one-name studies utilizing DNA tests.

Cyndi's DNA Testing Record Template

This is a template for you to keep track of the DNA tests you are using. You might also keep track of the price you paid for each test. Copyright © 2014-2015 Cyndi Ingle. All Rights Reserved. Permission is granted for personal research use. Commercial use is prohibited.

Cyndi's List - Surname DNA Studies & Projects

DesigNAgifts

Various products based on your individual DNA patterns.

DNA - Genealem's Genetic Genealogy

General information on DNA sources and links; a list of presentations where Emily Aulicino will be speaking on Genetic Genealogy.

DNA | Legacy Tree Genealogy

An article about DNA and genealogy.

DNA Genealogy Experiment

This project is for experimental development and beta testing.

DNAGedcom

DNA tools site.

Family History Hound - DNA Angel Project

The project is to give the genealogy community the opportunity to pursue their genetic genealogy.

Find New Ancestors with DNA! - Bitstrips

A comic strip that reminds me of a great info-graphic about reading DNA results.

Finding Family DNA (YouTube) New!

"Finding Family DNA" premiered on May 1st, 2024. Hosted by LA Morning News anchor Chris Schauble and Jay Rosenzweig, founder and CEO of BirthParentFinder.com, this podcast delves into the captivating world of family reunions. Each week, we bring you a new case, illuminating the sophisticated tools of genetic genealogy and DNA technology that make these heartfelt reunions a reality. Join us as we unravel the complexities of adoption searches and share the deeply moving stories of connections rediscovered. New episodes every Wednesday!

GEDmatch.com - Tools for genealogy research

Designed to find common ancestors based on autosomal DNA FTDNA Family Finder Test or 23&Me Relative Finder test) or family histories (GEDCOMs). Can save hours of emailing possible "matches." Several other interesting options are also available.

Genealogy Junkie

Started out as a website and blog to document some family history, together with some information on DNA testing to encourage relatives to undergo DNA testing. But the genetic genealogy aspects mushroomed and both the website and blog now cover various DNA tools and have numerous links to wonderful genetic genealogy resources. Are any of the following surnames on your family tree: Corlett, Woolfall, Dumbell, Boulton, Aspinall, Hellam/Helme, Hulme, or Atherton from Lancashire; Grieve, Paterson, or Brydon/Bryden from the Scottish borders; Coulthard or Hetherington from Cumberland; Beer, Back, Sambell, or Little from Devon or Cornwall, Griffith, Hughes, Jones, or Thomas from North Wales? If so, you may be related to this Genealogy Junkie.

Genetic Genealogy / Genetische Ahnenforschung

This page explains what one can learn by testing one's DNA, and which tests are necessary for it.

Genetic Genealogy Standards

From the The Genetic Genealogy Standards Committee, January 10, 2015.

Genetic Genealogy Standards

A group of individuals, including genealogists, genetic genealogists, and scientists, have been working for the past year to develop a draft of genetic genealogy standards. The document is intended to provide ethical and usage standards for the genealogical community to follow when purchasing, recommending, sharing, or writing about the results of DNA testing for ancestry.