
by Blaine T. Bettinger Review written by Cindy Carman
This is such a comprehensive book that I have only briefly summarized some of the chapters.
Part One. Getting Started.
1. Genetic Genealogy Basics
2. Common Misconceptions - about 12 of them
Watch out for The Core Concepts "Common Misconceptions" for this chapter. They are a little confusing. I couldn't tell if the "Core Concept" statements being made were supposed to represent true concepts or the opposite. I needed to reread the chapter to gain a better understanding of the statements in the "Core Concepts" paragraph.
3. Ethics and Genetic Genealogy - 12 standards to consider following.
Part Two. Selecting a Test.
Part 2 is fairly technical in its presentation which can be a road block for some readers. However the author presents a fairly understandable summary section at the end of each chapter which gives the core concepts.
Each chapter describes a different type of DNA testing, its uses, and limitations.
I have only provided a couple of interesting quotes from each section to give you some ideas about what you may learn.
4. Mitochondrial-DNA (mtDNA) Testing
6. Autosomal-DNA (atDNA) Testing
Here is where Bettinger mentions three of the DNA testing companies FamilyTreeDNA, 23andME
"FamilyTreeDNA and 23andME
7. X-Chromosomal (X-DNA) Testing
Part Three. Analyzing and Applying Test Results.
9. Ethnicity Estimates
10. Analyzing Complex Questions with DNA
11. Genetic Testing for Adoptees
The book "The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy" by Blaine T. Bettinger is well organized and probably the best reference book for understanding DNA testing and how to use it to confirm your researched family lines. An excellent addition to your genealogy reference library.
No reproduction of this article may be used without the express written permission of the author. |
by Blaine T. Bettinger Review written by Cindy Carman
This is such a comprehensive book that I have only briefly summarized some of the chapters.
Part One. Getting Started.
1. Genetic Genealogy Basics
2. Common Misconceptions - about 12 of them
Watch out for The Core Concepts "Common Misconceptions" for this chapter. They are a little confusing. I couldn't tell if the "Core Concept" statements being made were supposed to represent true concepts or the opposite. I needed to reread the chapter to gain a better understanding of the statements in the "Core Concepts" paragraph.
3. Ethics and Genetic Genealogy - 12 standards to consider following.
Part Two. Selecting a Test.
Part 2 is fairly technical in its presentation which can be a road block for some readers. However the author presents a fairly understandable summary section at the end of each chapter which gives the core concepts.
Each chapter describes a different type of DNA testing, its uses, and limitations.
I have only provided a couple of interesting quotes from each section to give you some ideas about what you may learn.
4. Mitochondrial-DNA (mtDNA) Testing
6. Autosomal-DNA (atDNA) Testing
Here is where Bettinger mentions three of the DNA testing companies FamilyTreeDNA, 23andME
"FamilyTreeDNA and 23andME
7. X-Chromosomal (X-DNA) Testing
Part Three. Analyzing and Applying Test Results.
9. Ethnicity Estimates
10. Analyzing Complex Questions with DNA
11. Genetic Testing for Adoptees
The book "The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy" by Blaine T. Bettinger is well organized and probably the best reference book for understanding DNA testing and how to use it to confirm your researched family lines. An excellent addition to your genealogy reference library.
No reproduction of this article may be used without the express written permission of the author. |
by Blaine T. Bettinger Review written by Cindy Carman
This is such a comprehensive book that I have only briefly summarized some of the chapters.
Part One. Getting Started.
1. Genetic Genealogy Basics
2. Common Misconceptions - about 12 of them
Watch out for The Core Concepts "Common Misconceptions" for this chapter. They are a little confusing. I couldn't tell if the "Core Concept" statements being made were supposed to represent true concepts or the opposite. I needed to reread the chapter to gain a better understanding of the statements in the "Core Concepts" paragraph.
3. Ethics and Genetic Genealogy - 12 standards to consider following.
Part Two. Selecting a Test.
Part 2 is fairly technical in its presentation which can be a road block for some readers. However the author presents a fairly understandable summary section at the end of each chapter which gives the core concepts.
Each chapter describes a different type of DNA testing, its uses, and limitations.
I have only provided a couple of interesting quotes from each section to give you some ideas about what you may learn.
4. Mitochondrial-DNA (mtDNA) Testing
6. Autosomal-DNA (atDNA) Testing
Here is where Bettinger mentions three of the DNA testing companies FamilyTreeDNA, 23andME
"FamilyTreeDNA and 23andME
7. X-Chromosomal (X-DNA) Testing
Part Three. Analyzing and Applying Test Results.
9. Ethnicity Estimates
10. Analyzing Complex Questions with DNA
11. Genetic Testing for Adoptees
The book "The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy" by Blaine T. Bettinger is well organized and probably the best reference book for understanding DNA testing and how to use it to confirm your researched family lines. An excellent addition to your genealogy reference library.
No reproduction of this article may be used without the express written permission of the author. |
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