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DNA 101: Y-Chromosome Testing is an attempt to take the extremely complex and confusing subject of Genetics and DNA and simplify it into layman terms.  This is a page at the Blair DNA Project Website. 

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Genetics & Genealogy - An Introduction is Charles Kerchner’s summary of this new tool for genealogists.  It provides a nice overview and offers answers to many questions that new participants in a DNA Surname Project might have. 

 

 

Recommended Reading is a link to Bill Hurst’s list of recommended books at Amazon.com on the subject of DNA for genealogists.

 

 

Kerchner's DNA Info and Resources Page provides a comprehensive set of informational links.  The page is well organized and the links cover just about any aspect of the science a participant or researcher may need help with.

 

 

Genealogy by DNA: Can it Deliver? is an interesting and informative article that touches on a number of issues related to genetic genealogy and provides insight as to how this new science fits in with conventional research methods.

 

 

The Human Y Chromosome is a very informative, although somewhat technically written, scientific paper on how the Y Chromosome is well suited to be used in the pursuit of paternal genealogical relationships.

 

 

The Genographic Project is seeking to chart new knowledge about the migratory history of the human species by using sophisticated laboratory and computer analysis of DNA contributed by hundreds of thousands of people from around the world.

 

 

Welcome to ISOGG!  This is the home page for the International Society of Genetic Genealogy.  The site contains information on the state of the science and contact information  for speakers and researchers.

 

 

Haplogroup Predictor.  This tool can be used to predict a participant’s ancient haplogroup as an alternative to purchasing the test through the lab.  FTDNA actually makes a similar prediction when they report their results. 

 

 

Ancient Haplogroups. This article provides a brief overview of the significance of the most common ancient haplogroups found in males with a European heritage. 

 

 

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