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ISOGG – International Society of Genetic
Genealogists
Educational Sites
Mailing Lists
Just for Fun
Online Resources
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 ISOGG – International Society of Genetic
Genealogists
 ISOGG was formed in 2003 by a group of surname
administrators after the first International DNA
Conference in Houston. Membership is free, and ISOGG
is not associated with any testing company. They
provide unbiased information and education for all
genetic genealogists and are a wonderful resource.
“The mission of the International Society of
Genetic Genealogy is to advocate for and educate
about the use of genetics as a tool for genealogical
research, and promote a supportive network for
genetic genealogists.”
I encourage you to join
and to make use of the resources. They administer a
DNA-Newbie Yahoo group for folks who are just
getting started and trying to learn. The larger and
older rootsweb DNA-Genealogy list, while a wonderful
resource for seasoned genetic genealogists, is often
very intimidating for folks just starting out. It
reminded me initially of drinking from a firehose.
The Newbie list provides a safe, unintimidating
environment.
Educational Sites
ISOGG – the International Society for
Genetic Genealogy is a free organization. I
encourage you to visit their site and join. Check
out their Famous DNA site, updated often, to see who
may be your cousin. www.isogg.org
World Families is a site that is
dedicated to Genetic Genealogy and includes many
wonderful references. If you’re considering starting
or administering a DNA surname project, they will
help and have many helpful hints and tools.
Charles Kerchner is one of the pioneer
genetic genealogists and he created a wonderful page
with lots of educational materials to help beginners
and those more advanced as well.
 offers a
tutorial
John Blair created a DNA 101 page
Mailing Lists
There are a number of mailing lists that people
who are interested in Genetic Genealogy follow:
ISOGG has a Yahoo group that is for
members only. However, membership is free. This list
tends to be more newbie in nature and has lots of
experienced people to provide gentle answers.
ISOGG also sponsors a list
specifically for the DNA Newbie. People
are often a little intimidated by the established
lists, and this is a wonderful place to start.
rootsweb, the first and oldest list is
typically rather advanced, and people often tend to
lurk and listen to learn.
The DNA Anthropology list was
established to focus on deep ancestry, but often
information there is simply reposted from other
lists.
DNA Forums. This is a forum, not a
mailing list, but items are easy to find as they are
categorized by topic.
Family Tree DNA Forum
Family Tree DNA Newsletter Check out
current and back issues
here and subscribe
here.
Blair Bettinger’s blog that focuses
exclusively on genetic genealogy.
Just for Fun
Chromosomal Labratories. Free posters
(+shipping) and desktop wallpaper
DNA pins
Fun t-shirts and other DNA and genealogy trinkets
The DNA store…more than you ever
thought possible
Instructions for beaded DNA earrings
Online Resources
Family Tree DNA’s Understanding Full Sequence
Results
Family Tree DNA’s List of Mitochondrial, Y-line and
General Interest DNA Papers
Colorful charts of both Yline and mitochondrial maps
and population distribution of the world
DOEgenomes.org The official
website of the US Department of Energy's genomics
and systems biology, including information on the
original Human Genome Project.
National Human Genome Research Institute
The online home of the NHGRI, which collects
information from a number of US government genome
research projects, including information on the
original Human Genome Project.
International HapMap Project An
international initiative to catalog genetic
similarities and differences among and between human
beings around the world. The site's resources are
aimed mainly at scientists, but include good primers
on the science involved for the layperson.
RACE - the Power of an Illusion
Companion site for the PBS series exploring the
cultural construction of race, both in historical
terms and in light of recent discoveries in the
science of population genomics.
NOVA: Cracking the Code of Life The
site accompanying NOVA's special on the Human Genome
Project and related science; several interactive
introductions to gene expression, sequencing, and
the structure of DNA itself.
Jefferson's Blood A companion site for
the PBS special on the scientific effort (including
the most well-known use of y-chromosome based
lineage testing) that uncovered the truth behind the
rumors that Thomas Jefferson was indeed the father
of his slave Sally Hemings' children.
JOGG
– the Journal of Genetic Genealogy
Roots Television reated by Megan
Smolenyak and March Brown has free online videos
about many aspects of genealogy including DNA
testing.
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
DNAHeritage’s Y-Base
DNA Testing Adviser was developed by an
adoptee who used multiple types of DNA testing to
find his birth father. Richard tells his personal
story on his web site, DNA Testing Adviser, which is
an excellent resource for both adoptees and
genealogists.
DNATraits provides testing for genetic
disorders and better living. Two of the founders are
the owners of Family Tree DNA.
DNAFindings specialized in paternity,
siblingship and complex relationship testing. This
company was founded by the owners of Family Tree
DNA.
Genealogy Favorites
Genetic Genealogy wouldn’t be complete without
the genealogy aspect of the equation.
Family Search
Rootsweb for family trees (with notes),
message boards and mailing lists
Genforum
Steve Morse’s One Step Searches
Footnote is digitizing the NARA
(National Archives) records
World Vital Records gathers many
records together in one place. Some are free
elsewhere.
Heritage Quest – available through
most libraries via remote access and free! Check
with your local library.
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