NextGen Genealogy The DNA Connection
NextGen Genealogy The DNA Connection by David R. Dowell, published by Bloomsbury Academic on November 25, 2014, is a comprehensive guide that explores the role of DNA testing in family history research. This 192-page book provides insights into how genetic genealogy functions and addresses the inquiries of genealogists and individuals interested in uncovering their family trees. It highlights the evolution of DNA testing over the past decade and a half, establishing its significance as a valuable resource for those engaged in genealogical pursuits.
Readers will find detailed explanations of the three primary categories of DNA testing: Y-chromosome tests for paternal lineage, mitochondrial tests for maternal lineage, and autosomal tests for assessing close relationships. The author, an expert genealogist, offers practical advice on selecting the appropriate tests and determining which family members should participate to resolve key genealogical questions. Additionally, the book guides readers in interpreting test results and suggests methods for further analysis, enhancing their understanding of how genetic information can complement traditional documentary research in genealogy.
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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.
Now that DNA testing for genealogical purposes has existed for nearly a decade and a half—and been refined and improved during that time—it has established its value among family history researchers. It is now becoming accepted as another tool in the kit of well-rounded genealogists. This book covers this fast-growing application of genetics, empowering genealogists to apply this information to further their research. It will also enable general readers to understand how genetic information can be applied to verify or refute documentary research—and to break down frustrating walls that block the discovery of ancestors.
The book describes the three major categories of DNA testing for family history research: Y-chromosome tests for investigating paternal (surname) lines, mitochondrial tests for investigating maternal (umbilical) lines, and autosomal tests for exploring close relationships. Expert genealogist David Dowell provides guidance on deciding which test to take and identifying which members of your family should be tested to answer your most important genealogical questions. Readers will also learn how to interpret the results of tests and methods for further analysis to get additional value from them.
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