Genetic Genealogy: Advanced

Diahan Southard
Jun 16, 2017
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Introduction
3m 18s
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The Lab
2m 25s
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Fancy Math
3m 19s
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Timber
5m 30s
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Phasing
3m 39s
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Shared cM Project
6m 40s
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Shared Matches
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Segment Data
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Spreadsheets or Browsers
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Tell the Story
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Summary
1m 32s

About this webinar

Autosomal DNA is a flexible, information-rich test that has most people left wondering what the next steps should be. We will briefly explore the more advanced tools and methodology behind the results at the major testing companies. We will talk in detail about phasing, centromeres, chromosome browsers, and the molecular clock. We will also explore external genetic genealogy websites with their vast array of additional analysis tools including: Gedmatch- a meeting ground for those tested at any of the three main companies, Gedmatch has a wide variety of tools available including chromosome browsers, admixture calculators, and a unique tool called Lazarus that can help you reconstruct the DNA profile of your ancestor. DNAGedcom.com- there are a variety of tools available here for helping you make connections with your genetic cousins. We will specifically explore the Autosomal DNA segment analyzer to understand its power in helping to navigate your results at Family Tree DNA. Promethease- For a small fee you can extract a limited amount of health information from an autosomal DNA test completed by any major DNA testing company. We will talk about the pros and cons of this kind of information and help you make an informed decision about obtaining health information from your genetic genealogy test results. Take your DNA test to the next level with these exciting genetic genealogy tools! 

About the speaker

About the speaker

Diahan Southard knows firsthand what a difference it can make to know where you came from. What started off as an educational and career interest in genetic genealogy became deeply personal when she used DNA to discover her mom’s birth parents and
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