Highly Rated – What Can I Do With My DNA? 13 Things You Can Do With Your DNA – So you took a test, and you know your ethnicity. You are related to who you expected. Now what? Explore what you can do with your DNA, from the basics to more advanced options.
Highly Rated – “DNA Tools – A Tour” – Dive into the world of DNA tools. We’ll guide you through both the embedded tools at the testing sites and third-party DNA tools. The session outlines the categories of tools, what they are and how they can support your research endeavors. From basics like match lists and relationship calculators, to more advanced tools such as clustering, mapping, painting, and phasing, this talk provides a comprehensive overview. Simplify your genealogical journey by gaining a clearer understanding of the DNA tools at your fingertips.
Figuring Out a Mystery Match – Do you have a match that you don’t recognize? With no idea how they are related to you? Using an actual case study, we present ten steps to figuring out who the match is and how you might be related.
New – My Cousin Vinny – Three DNA Case Studies in Identifying Matches – Explore how DNA analysis can break through genealogical brick walls. Using real case studies, this session explores basic to advanced approaches to identifying DNA matches and extending your family tree.
Clustering – What is it and How to Do It – Grouping DNA matches into clusters can help break through brick walls. Learn what clustering is, How to do it. how it helps, and which tools support the process..
Which Matches Do I Pursue? – With thousands of matches, where do you start? Discover four rules for choosing which matches to pursue.
Best for Beginners – DNA Basics – Getting a Solid Foundation – Get your DNA research off to a great start. Discover the basics of inheritance, DNA testing, terminology, ethnicity, matches, and what to do after testing.
GEDmatch – What is it and How Do I Use it? Did you take a DNA test at 23andMe, but your cousin took a test at Ancestry? You cannot compare the two or view results for other cousins who tested at MyHeritage, FamilyTreeDNA, or LivingDNA. GEDmatch allows you to look for DNA matches at other testing companies and expand the population you can compare to. In addition, GEDmatch has several DNA tools that are both helpful and fun. Learn about GEDmatch, what it is, and how to use it.
DNAGedCom Step-by-Step – Learn about the DNAGedcom tool and how it can assist you in your research.
New – DNA – Just Beyond the Basics – Adding to Your Solid Foundation – Effective use of DNA can further your genealogical research. Building on the basics, this session covers working with your match list, determining relationships, prioritizing matches, using advanced tools, and understanding the impact of endogamy and pedigree collapse.
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