Registration opens for 2026 webinar series on December 29.

Registration opens for 2026 webinar series on December 29.

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Advanced Topics in DNA 5 of 5: Advanced Ethnicity and Traits

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.
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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.

Wed, December 16 2026: 19:00 UTC
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About the speaker

About the speaker

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.
Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. In 2007 he started The Genetic Genealogist (www.thegeneticgenealogist.com),
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