DNA Testing: What the Different Types Can Tell You

Published: Sun, 05/17/15

Vol. 20, No. 38 - May 17, 2015

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DNA Testing: What the Different Types Can Tell You
DNA Testing: What the Different Types Can Tell You
DNA testing is a very popular way of doing genealogy these days. It can open doors and solve mysteries that no records exist to solve. DNA does not lie, either. It always tells you the truth about who you are and who your family is. There are three main types of DNA testing that are done in modern genealogical research. Here’s what each type is and what it can tell you. You can use this information to decide which type of DNA testing is best for your own particular research purposes and goals. This way, you will always be sure to get the information you need to crack those genealogical mysteries...
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