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Record Nr.

UNINA9910787921103321

Autore

Dowell David R.

Titolo

Nextgen genealogy : the DNA connection / / David R. Dowell

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Santa Barbara, California : , : Libraries Unlimited, , [2015]

©2015

ISBN

979-82-16-12318-7

1-61069-728-6

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (193 p.)

Disciplina

572.86

Soggetti

Genetic genealogy

DNA - Analysis

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

What is DNA? Family information inside our cells -- Who is the father? "guY" DNA -- Who is the mother? "umbilical" mtDNA -- Who is closely related? atDNA -- What is the X factor? A different inheritance pattern -- What is extreme genealogy? Haplogroups -- Is it ethical? Balancing technological possibilities with human values -- How do you continue to document your family story? Continuous learning.

Sommario/riassunto

DNA testing can serve as a powerful tool that unlocks the hidden information within our bodies for family history research. This book explains how genetic genealogy works and answers the questions of genealogists and individuals seeking information on their family trees.