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Chris Pomery
DNA Science
The science behind DNA testing can too easily get between the researcher and their goal. These papers will demystify DNA testing and make it easy to understand for the layperson.
A basic primer about genetics aimed at genealogists without a degree in biology:
Genetics for Beginners
Glossary of terms used in genetics
Background materials about Y-chromosome tests and genetic genealogy.
Y-chromosome tests
An explanation of the tests of 'deep ancestry' using mitochondrial DNA and autosomal DNA tests.
'Deep Ancestry' DNA tests
Background information about non-genealogy DNA tests including forensic and paternity tests.
Forensic DNA tests and paternity tests
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