The Genetic Genealogist
Adding genetics to the genealogist's toolbox
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via slideshare.netThis is a little off-topic for The Genetic Genealogist, but I thought I would share this paper which I wrote for a Genetics & Ethics class this spring. The paper examines all the biological and behavioral limitations on the...
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The mtDNA of Otzi, the Iceman discovered in the Alps, was recently re-analyzed. The results suggest that the previous mtDNA sequence was contaminated by a modern mtDNA source, and that the mtDNA belongs to a previously unidentified subclade of...
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TruGenetics Offers Free SNP Scans - 5 days ago
TruGenetics is a genomics company offering at least 10,000 free SNP scans to those who register at their website. Unlike most other personal genomics companies, TruGenetics users complete a survey to create a “personalized risk . Topics: Uncategorized
An article in the United Arab Emirate newspaper The National (wikipedia) does a terrific job of highlighting recent research from Family Tree DNA. The story - “DNA could illuminate Islam’s lineage” – discusses research that has attempted to...
Topics: Ancient DNA, DNA Companies, DNA in the News, DNA Studies, Famous DNA, Genealogy, Y chromosome
Topics: Ancient DNA, DNA Companies, DNA in the News, DNA Studies, Famous DNA, Genealogy, Y chromosome
A quick digest of some of the most interesting news and developments in the field:10 Great Blogs for Genetic GenealogistsI made this list of 10 Great Blogs for blogs.com a few months ago. It contains 10 blogs that I believe are vital reading for anyone.
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