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Genetic genealogy: practical applications

Practical applications of genetic genealogy are explored.

In this video we take a look at aspects of autosomal, mitochondrial and Y-DNA testing and explore their practical applications for genealogists.

Selected slides from the video are available in the ‘Downloads’ section below. The resources in the ‘See Also’ section below can be consulted for more information on the topic.

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Genealogy: Researching Your Family Tree

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