Genetic Genealogy


    As we move into the future so does the art of genealogy. The stuff of science fiction a few decades ago is now reality and in many cases affordable. There are, of course, some limits to what we can learn from genetic genealogy. It is, for example, possible to tell if you are a cousin to Jesse James, or many other famous people, because there are documented descendants from them that you can be matched against, but often the genetic donor has to be male or a male relative (father, brother, or nephew). Genetics pass down differently from your father's and mother’s side of the family. There is less information from the mother's mitocondrial DNA than the father's nuclear DNA. All of these sites offer genetic genealogy of some sort, and none of them offer free testing. I do not know how reliable any of these sites are as I have never done this sort of genetic testing. You will want to read very carefully before you invest your money in any of them. Even if you do nothing but view these sites they will teach you many interesting things about the new world of genealogy and the doors that will be opening soon for everyone. If you have used one of these services or have had some experience with them we would love to have you share your experience with the other members.

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    link button   African Ancestry
    African Ancestry uses DNA to trace ancestry of maternal and paternal lineages, identifying the present-day country or countries in Africa with which he or she shares ancestry.
    link button   AncestryByDNA™
    AncestryByDNA™ offers testing to determine your genetic heritage among the four anthropological groups: Native American; East Asian; Sub-Saharan African [areas south of the Sahara Desert]; and Indo-European [Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Western Asia].
    link button   Family Tree DNA
    Family Tree DNA is associated with the Arizona Research Labs. As a member, you will receive your own 'kit' to help you in your search of your family history/genealogy.
    link button   Genebase
    The Genebase website is an internet service (Genebase) owned and operated by Genetrack Biolabs Inc., an ISO 17025 and AABB accredited genetics facility.
    link button   Genelex - Health & DNA
    Genelex is a comprehensive, licensed and accredited provider of DNA testing services to medical professionals and the general public.
    link button   Genetic and Quantitative Aspects of Genealogy
    A monograph mainly concerned with the classification, graphic representation, measurement and coding of human relationships. It also explains the significance and harmful consequences of inbreeding. Other aspects of genealogy included are: generation intervals, legal constraints on the marriage of relatives and present rules for the inheritance of property.
    link button   Genetics Home Reference
    Genetic disorders arranged alphabetically from A to Z, and related genes and chromosomes, presented by the National Institutes of Health [NIH].
    link button   International Society of Genetic Genealogy [ISOGG]
    "The mission of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy is to advocate for and educate about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical research, and promote a supportive network for genetic genealogists."
    link button   Haplogroup Predictor
    A program used for the prediction of Y-chromosome haplogroup from Y-STR values.
    link button   Jewish Population ~ Genetics
    An analysis of the diaspora of Jewish populations from the dispersals that began in 586 B.C. to the modern communities of Europe and the Middle East.
    link button   Trace Genetics
    Trace Genetics offers Y-chromosome and mitochondrial ancestry tests as well as genome-wide percentage tests.
    link button   Tracing Ancestry Through DNA Testing - By Coolrogue
    Overview of the use of DNA technology in genealogical research.
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