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Use Your DNA to Complete Your Family Tree
Rodale
October 2007
On Sale: October 7, 2007
256 pages
ISBN: 1594860068
EAN: 9781594860065
Paperback
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Non-Fiction
Written by two of the country's top genealogists, this
authoritative book is the first to explain how new and
groundbreaking genetic testing can help you research your
ancestryAccording to American Demographics, 113 million
Americans have begun to trace their roots, making genealogy
the second most popular hobby in the country (after
gardening). Enthusiasts clamor for new information from
dozens of subscription-based websites, email newsletters,
and magazines devoted to the subject. For these eager
roots-seekers looking to take their searches to the next
level, DNA testing is the answer. After a brief introduction
to genealogy and genetics fundamentals, the authors explain
the types of available testing, what kind of information the
tests can provide, how to interpret the results, and how the
tests work (it doesn't involve digging up your dead
relatives). It's in expensive, easy to do, and the results
are accurate: It's as simple as swabbing the inside of your
cheek and popping a sample in the mail.Family lore has it
that a branch of our family emigrated to Argentina and now
I've found some people there with our name. Can testing tell
us whether we're from the same family?My mother was adopted
and doesn't know her ethnicity. Are there any tests
available to help her learn about her heritage? I just
discovered someone else with my highly unusual surname. How
can we find out if we have a common ancestor? These are just
a few of the types of genealogical scenarios readers can
pursue. The authors reveal exactly what is possible-and what
is not possible-with genetic testing. They include case
studies of both famous historical mysteries and examples of
ordinary folks whose exploration of genetic genealogy has
enabled them to trace their roots.
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