Debbie Kennett - DNA for Beginners
Channel: Genetic Genealogy Ireland
Date: 2014-10-21

This lecture will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to the use of DNA testing as part of your family history research. The cost of DNA testing has dropped dramatically in the last few years and is now affordable for everyone. The Y-chromosome DNA test is widely used in surname projects and explores the direct male line. The mitochondrial DNA test follows the motherline. Both Y-DNA and mtDNA tests can also provide insights into your deep ancestry. Autosomal DNA tests can be used to find matches with genetic cousins within the last five or six generations.

This lecture was presented at Genetic Genealogy Ireland 2014. Please note that these GGI2014 videos are copyrighted to the presenter and should only be used for personal study. They are not to be used for any other purpose without the presenters express permission. Also, please note that because this is a rapidly advancing field, the content may quickly become outdated.

The lectures were sponsored by FamilyTreeDNA (at www.ftdna.com) and organised by volunteers from ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy at www.isogg.org).