Courtesy of Dick Eastman's newsletter, anyone contemplating dna testing may care to visit this site.
It contains a newly written 12 page guide "How to Identify Ancestors and Confirm Relationships through DNA Testing."
Friday 26 August 2011
Thursday 25 August 2011
DNA Webinars
Learn a bit more about your results, and Family Tree DNA's tests.
The following was extracted from Family Tree DNA's Facts & Genes Volume 9, Issue 3, Summer 2011:
Family Tree DNA has partnered with Relative Roots to offer quality, convenient and affordable Genetic Genealogy education to Family Tree DNA customers! We're now offering webinars (web-based seminars) as an option for our customers to learn more about our tests and your own results.
How it Works
Attend our live or on-demand webinars (web-based seminars) from the comfort of your own home! You'll view the presentation using your own computer and listen to the presenter using your computer speakers or telephone. Attendees of our live webinars are able to ask questions just as if you were attending a presentation in-person. Registrants of our on-demand webinars can access a recording of our live webinars at a time that is convenient for you. Each webinar session lasts 60-90 minutes.
Topics
We're launching our webinars with four topics:
Beginner:
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA
Intermediate:
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1: Y-DNA
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy - FREE!
All others - $10 each, or 3 for $25
Webinar Discount
For a limited time, register for all three Genetic Genealogy Demystified webinars for only $20! Simply add all 3 webinars to the shopping cart to get the 3/$25 special, then also enter coupon code RRW5GGD3FGA for an additional $5 discount. Offer expires September 15, 2011.
Family Tree DNA Discount
Webinar attendees will receive a limited-time discount on select new tests and upgrades to help offset the cost of attending the webinar. A coupon code will be provided at the end of each live webinar and will also be available to those who view the on-demand recordings.
Webinar Schedule
Our core webinars are currently repeated every month. Following is the webinar schedule for August:
August 25 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA
August 30 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder
September schedule:
September 6 - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA
September 15 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1: Y-DNA
September 20 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA
September 27 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder
For registration, more details about each of the webinars and schedule updates, please visit: http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/ftdna/
The following was extracted from Family Tree DNA's Facts & Genes Volume 9, Issue 3, Summer 2011:
Family Tree DNA has partnered with Relative Roots to offer quality, convenient and affordable Genetic Genealogy education to Family Tree DNA customers! We're now offering webinars (web-based seminars) as an option for our customers to learn more about our tests and your own results.
How it Works
Attend our live or on-demand webinars (web-based seminars) from the comfort of your own home! You'll view the presentation using your own computer and listen to the presenter using your computer speakers or telephone. Attendees of our live webinars are able to ask questions just as if you were attending a presentation in-person. Registrants of our on-demand webinars can access a recording of our live webinars at a time that is convenient for you. Each webinar session lasts 60-90 minutes.
Topics
We're launching our webinars with four topics:
Beginner:
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA
Intermediate:
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1: Y-DNA
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA
Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder
Introduction to Genetic Genealogy - FREE!
All others - $10 each, or 3 for $25
Webinar Discount
For a limited time, register for all three Genetic Genealogy Demystified webinars for only $20! Simply add all 3 webinars to the shopping cart to get the 3/$25 special, then also enter coupon code RRW5GGD3FGA for an additional $5 discount. Offer expires September 15, 2011.
Family Tree DNA Discount
Webinar attendees will receive a limited-time discount on select new tests and upgrades to help offset the cost of attending the webinar. A coupon code will be provided at the end of each live webinar and will also be available to those who view the on-demand recordings.
Webinar Schedule
Our core webinars are currently repeated every month. Following is the webinar schedule for August:
August 25 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA
August 30 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder
September schedule:
September 6 - Introduction to Genetic Genealogy at Family Tree DNA
September 15 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 1: Y-DNA
September 20 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 2: mtDNA
September 27 - Genetic Genealogy Demystified: Reading and Understanding Your Family Tree DNA Results, Part 3: Family Finder
For registration, more details about each of the webinars and schedule updates, please visit: http://www.relativeroots.net/webinars/ftdna/
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Tested with another company?
The following was extracted from Family Tree DNA's Facts & Genes Volume 9, Issue 3, Summer 2011 and may be of interest to anyone wishing to join a Family Tree DNA Surname project and compare their results, "like for like".
FAQ link for Y-DNA transfers
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Last April, Family Tree DNA acquired DNA Heritage's domain and database. Existing DNA Heritage customers have already started opting in their results to Family Tree DNA's database. ....
If you’re a DNAH customer who has not yet opted in, please use the following link: http://www.familytreedna.com/landing/dna-heritage.aspx
Family Tree DNA announces Third-Party Labs Y-DNA acceptance
We are pleased to inform you about the launch of a new feature "Third Party" uploads. This will allow for the upload of 33 and 46-marker Y-DNA test results from Ancestry, GeneTree or Sorensen's SMGF. This was a natural development since the necessary tools were created to import the DNA Heritage database after they ceased operations. While the DNA Heritage transfer is free of charge as a result of that acquisition, we will be charging a nominal fee of $19/person to import third party results into Family Tree DNA.
For an additional $39, customers who transfer their third party results will also have the option of testing with Family Tree DNA so that they can receive genetic matches, ancestral origins, and other features that Family Tree DNA customers receive.
Why transfer to Family Tree DNA?
Family Tree DNA is the world leader in DNA testing for genealogy. As of August 23, 2011, the Family Tree DNA database has 212,000 Y-DNA records including over 104,000 distinct surnames. Comparing your results against the world’s largest database gives you the greatest chance of finding relevant matches and provides more refined information about your results.
Over 90% of genealogists choose to test with Family Tree DNA, creating the largest community of active genealogists in the industry.
Transferring will allow you to join projects, communicate with experts, and network with people who share your interests and your heritage.
What do you get when you transfer third party results?
The $19 fee will provide customers with an FTDNA personal page which will allow them to join FTDNA projects. This means results will be available to the administrator and included on the project’s public page for comparison with other project members.
The $58 fee ($19 transfer plus $39 for testing additional markers to make results compatible for matching) will include the same features provided to FTDNA customers:
Matches: Genetic cousins who share the same paternal line. You will have full access to your matches’ names and e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can immediately begin networking and exchanging information freely.
Ancestral Origins: Your matches’ paternal origins, listed by country, provide clues about your own recent geographic and ethnic ancestry.
Haplogroup: The deep ancestral origin your direct paternal line defined by your specific genetic signature.
Migration Map & Frequency Map: Interactive maps detail the ancient migrations of your paternal ancestors and the distribution of your haplogroup from more recent times.
Y-DNA Certificate: A printable certificate which includes your name and marker (STR) values.
Unlimited Updates: As our database grows, you will receive notifications about new matches we find for you. There are no subscription fees for this service.
FAQ link for Y-DNA transfers
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Last April, Family Tree DNA acquired DNA Heritage's domain and database. Existing DNA Heritage customers have already started opting in their results to Family Tree DNA's database. ....
If you’re a DNAH customer who has not yet opted in, please use the following link: http://www.familytreedna.com/landing/dna-heritage.aspx
Family Tree DNA announces Third-Party Labs Y-DNA acceptance
We are pleased to inform you about the launch of a new feature "Third Party" uploads. This will allow for the upload of 33 and 46-marker Y-DNA test results from Ancestry, GeneTree or Sorensen's SMGF. This was a natural development since the necessary tools were created to import the DNA Heritage database after they ceased operations. While the DNA Heritage transfer is free of charge as a result of that acquisition, we will be charging a nominal fee of $19/person to import third party results into Family Tree DNA.
For an additional $39, customers who transfer their third party results will also have the option of testing with Family Tree DNA so that they can receive genetic matches, ancestral origins, and other features that Family Tree DNA customers receive.
Why transfer to Family Tree DNA?
Family Tree DNA is the world leader in DNA testing for genealogy. As of August 23, 2011, the Family Tree DNA database has 212,000 Y-DNA records including over 104,000 distinct surnames. Comparing your results against the world’s largest database gives you the greatest chance of finding relevant matches and provides more refined information about your results.
Over 90% of genealogists choose to test with Family Tree DNA, creating the largest community of active genealogists in the industry.
Transferring will allow you to join projects, communicate with experts, and network with people who share your interests and your heritage.
What do you get when you transfer third party results?
The $19 fee will provide customers with an FTDNA personal page which will allow them to join FTDNA projects. This means results will be available to the administrator and included on the project’s public page for comparison with other project members.
The $58 fee ($19 transfer plus $39 for testing additional markers to make results compatible for matching) will include the same features provided to FTDNA customers:
Matches: Genetic cousins who share the same paternal line. You will have full access to your matches’ names and e-mail addresses and any genealogical information they have provided. You can immediately begin networking and exchanging information freely.
Ancestral Origins: Your matches’ paternal origins, listed by country, provide clues about your own recent geographic and ethnic ancestry.
Haplogroup: The deep ancestral origin your direct paternal line defined by your specific genetic signature.
Migration Map & Frequency Map: Interactive maps detail the ancient migrations of your paternal ancestors and the distribution of your haplogroup from more recent times.
Y-DNA Certificate: A printable certificate which includes your name and marker (STR) values.
Unlimited Updates: As our database grows, you will receive notifications about new matches we find for you. There are no subscription fees for this service.
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