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Mitochondrial DNA: An Overview & Testing Strategies

2023-08-03 18:30:00 2023-08-03 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Mitochondrial DNA: An Overview & Testing Strategies Virtual Genealogy -

Thursday, August 03
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-08-03 18:30:00 2023-08-03 19:30:00 America/Indiana/Indianapolis Mitochondrial DNA: An Overview & Testing Strategies Join us for a FREE virtual program on August 3rd at 6:30 p.m. ET! Virtual Genealogy -

Join us for a FREE virtual program on August 3rd at 6:30 p.m. ET!

Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) plays a unique and valuable role in genealogy research. Unlike nuclear DNA, which is inherited from both parents, mtDNA is solely passed down maternally, making it an essential tool for tracing maternal ancestry. This presentation will provide an overview of mtDNA and testing strategies you can utilize to help resolve genealogical mysteries. 


We’ll start with learning a few definitions, inheritance patterns, haplogroups, and discuss a few the advantages and limitations of using Mitochondrial DNA. Then we’ll see some actual mtDNA test results and matches, and discuss testing strategies. Lastly, we’ll look at the two methods of calculating results, and finish up with a few ideas for further research. Presented by Kathleen Carter.
 

Kathleen Carter specializes in Genetic Genealogy, and New England and Atlantic Canada research. She was an instructor for the Pima County Genealogy Society’s DNA Study Group, and the society’s newsletter Editor. Kathleen’s most recent presentation was “How to Start a Successful Forensic Genealogy Business” at NERGC 2023 in Springfield, Massachusetts. She has a Journalism degree from the University of Arizona, and is a member of NGS, NEHGS, NYG&BS, and APG. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults | 9th-12th Grade | 7th-8th Grade |

EVENT TYPE: | Family History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | Genealogy |

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