The ethics of DNA testing
Requiring consent Reader Mark D. Lyon is concerned about what’s been called “DNA stalking” — a going-to-extremes version of getting a DNA sample for genetic genealogy. He’d come across an article in the New York Times from 2007 that discussed...FTDNA 2012: Geno 2.0 & more
FTDNA’s 8th annual conference It’s a bit disconcerting to be introduced as a speaker to a group of genetic genealogists with an explanation that the reason why they don’t allow canned soda in the lecture hall is so that nobody can throw the cans at...AncestryDNA now open to all
No more waiting If you’ve been waiting — patiently or otherwise — for an invitation from AncestryDNA for its new autosomal DNA testing, the wait is over. The test is now open to anyone, Ancestry.com subscriber or not, from the United States.1 Prices...Recap: The Genealogy Event
What a blast!! DNA — and genealogy in general — came to New York City in a big way this weekend with the big two-day show The Genealogy Event at the Metropolitan Pavilion on 18th Street. And boy was it fun!! I mean really… where else can you get an...DNA: the basics and way beyond
ABCs and so much more So it’s DNA Sunday around here, and The Legal Genealogist’s inner DNA geek is having a wonderful day. Because today is a day for getting ready to share the basics of DNA with other genealogists, and for going way beyond the basics...DNA doings
Bits and bytes There are three big developments in genetic genealogy in recent days — and every last one of ’em is good news. Raw data from Ancestry (not yet but promised), a new server up and running for third-party utility site GEDmatch.com, and kits...The matchmaker’s match
Looking good Back in August, The Legal Genealogist was musing about the potential for secret relatives — secret only because you didn’t know about them yet, hadn’t met them yet, not because there was any deep dark family secret about their...That Family Tree DNA survey
Understanding the survey Thousands of autosomal DNA customers of Family Tree DNA got an email this past week from Bennett Greenspan, president of the Houston-based testing firm, asking them to participate in a survey designed to help clarify some of the results that...FTDNA Flash Sale
DNA kit sale If you’ve wanted to stick your toes into DNA testing waters, but missed the summer sale season, now’s your chance. Family Tree DNA is having a 72-hour sale, today through Sunday, September 30, at midnight, with some really good prices on its...Subscribe by Email
