The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast RLP 51: Which DNA Test Should I Take? DNA Testing Strategy
Today's episode of Research Like a Pro is about is all about the different types of DNA tests. Robin Wirthlin, our genetic genealogist, tells about the basics of DNA testing, which tests might help answer certain questions, and how to know which company to test with.
Links
Which DNA Test Should I Take? blog post by Robin at Family Locket
DNA-Recommended Testing Strategy blog post by Robin at Family Locket
The Shared cM Project 3.0 tool v4 at DNA Painter
Buy a DNA Test:
Ancestry DNA Test - affiliate link
23andMe DNA Test - affiliate link
How to Transfer DNA Tests:
Downloading AncestryDNA® Raw Data
23andMe - Accessing And Downloading Your Raw Data
How can I upload a DNA file to MyHeritage?
LivingDNA - What format does my file need to be in to successfully upload?
LivingDNA - How do I upload data via Find my past?
Learn More:
International Society of Genetic Genealogy Wiki
DNACentral - Blaine Bettinger's learning materials
Information about Research Like a Pro:
Study Group - more information and email list
Research Like a Pro: A Genealogist's Guide by Diana Elder with Nicole Dyer on Amazon.com
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