Advanced Topics in DNA 1 of 5: Advanced Y-DNA Evidence

Digging Deep into the Science of Autosomal DNA – Delve into advanced autosomal DNA topics including recombination, imputation, pile-ups, the AncestryDNA TIMBER algorithm, and more. Understanding the underlying science of DNA allows us to push the envelope of what autosomal DNA can do!

Learn techniques for advanced relationship analysis using shared cM amounts for two or more DNA test-takers. Includes an introduction to relationship analysis tools such as What are the Odds (WATO) and more. Take relationship analysis to the next level!

Master shared matching, clustering, and organization of your many DNA matches! We will examine both manual clustering and clustering tools from several different sources. Help prune your results to find the hidden treasures!

Advanced Ethnicity and Traits – Delve into how genetic testing reveals insights into our traits and predispositions beyond ancestry. This lecture will explore how specific genetic markers can indicate tendencies like athletic ability, caffeine metabolism, and risk-taking behavior. We will also dive into the science behind AncestryDNA’s Genetic Communities (and groups at 23andMe and MyHeritage) and how they differ from traditional ethnicity analyses.