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Article #257: DNA Testing For Genealogy

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Advancements in DNA testing have made it a This is an important form of DNA testing
very useful tool in many areas of as the majority of genealogists are
interest. We are all familiar with its use females. Females often lose track of their
in criminal and paternal work, but it is maternal lines over time as they marry and
also proving to be an incredible resource have their surname changed. By going
in genealogy research. through mtDNA testing one can learn more
- Genetic Genealogy about their maternal lineage.
Genealogy has long been a part of our - Y Chromosome Testing
society and an avid hobby of many. Though As many know Y chromosomes are passed on
rewarding, it can often prove to be quite from father to son. What many don't know
frustrating to even the most experienced is that the Y chromosome is passed on
genealogist. Paper searches are time virtually unchanged. This can be very
consuming and often lead to damaged and useful in genetic genealogy and is the
illegible documents. most used form of it. If someone suspects
Genetic Genealogy is quickly solving these that they are a relative of a deceased man
problems as a simple DNA test can provide they can find out for sure through a
speedy results that leave no question to simple DNA test. One simply needs to know
their quality or authenticity. In addition of a direct ancestor of that man and then
to their validity, results from genetic when both are tested, Y chromosomes can be
genealogy also withstand the test of time. compared and a match can be verified.
As opposed to paper records, the DNA Genetic Genealogy is quickly becoming the
records used for your genetic genealogy future of Genealogy Research and will
will not fade away or get damaged with prove to be ever more useful with the
time. passing of time.
- mtDNA Testing Kent Fairbourn is the Great Grandson of
You may be wondering what mtDNA testing John A. Scorup (a member of the Cowboy
is. The "mt" stands for mitochondrial, a Hall of Fame) and a Client Account
term we won't go into too deeply, since Specialist for 10x Marketing, an Internet
the important fact is that mitochondrial marketing company. Go now to Relative
DNA is inherited maternally. As such, Genetics to learn more about Genetic
mtDNA testing is used to trace a person's Genealogy.
maternal heritage.






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