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Foundations in DNA 5 of 5: Understanding Ethnicity Estimates

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.
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Ethnicity estimates can provide a fascinating glimpse into your ancestral origins, but understanding their scope and limitations is key. This session examines how testing companies generate ethnicity estimates, what they reveal, and how they can be used in genealogical research. Discover how to interpret these estimates in the context of your family history and integrate them with other tools for a more complete picture of your heritage.

Wed, October 1 2025: 18:00 UTC
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About the speaker

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.
Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is an intellectual property attorney by day and a genetic genealogist by night. In 2007 he started The Genetic Genealogist (www.thegeneticgenealogist.com
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