Is there a good DNA website that explains how to compare the markers and what they mean? I've found
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@Marcella Martineau Roe Good starter here - loaded with info 😊
Help Center — FamilySearch.org
DNA Basics Genealogy - FamilySearch Wiki
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Also, use The Family History Guide at thefhguide.com
there are DNA sections at the bottom of each of the major sites; FS, Ancestry, MyHeritage and Findmypast. This should make it much easier to understand the process.
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I"m going to link this to the @Genetic Genealogy Research group as well, as there might be folks over there that have answers or might be interested in the answer.
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@Marcella Martineau Roe , do you really want to understand the markers on the DNA? Or are you trying to connect with family? Genetic markers are used to help link an inherited disease with the responsible gene.
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There are groups on facebook that help people understand those issues as well. Both the disease aspect and family research issues with dna. Just type dna in the search bar and you will get some really good ones.
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I think that you will also find that there are a lot of qualified people in the community here. If you ask questions about your DNA, I think that you can find information here too.
The Adoption and Unknown Family Research Group probably won't have a lot of people knowledgeable about inherited diseases and the markers that indicate them. @Genetic Genealogy Research may have people with knowledge about diseases. I was looking for clarification to the question asked by @Marcella Martineau Roe .
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I'm not interested in inherited diseases - I just want to understand enough that I can help someone find their bio. paternal family with others who Ancestry says are closely related to my 'client' - BUT the ones who share a close DNA are all adopted and born in various locations.
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Did you see my post about separating the matches into maternal and paternal groups?
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I evidently missed it - would you post again.
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Of course! There is so much information available on the internet now and people who can help us understand what dna can show us. I am very encouraged to see this community here! One place I would recommend to people who are searching for biofamily but having trouble, is 'Search Squad' on Facebook. I have used them before to help verify my own research. Sometimes we can use all the help we can get!
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oh and there is no charge. Just knowledgeable volunteers.
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There are members of this group that have DNA knowledge and are willing to help sort out DNA. Please reach out and ask within this group and see if you get an offer.
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@Marcella Martineau Roe you can also take a look here: https://www.ancestry.com/dna/resource/whitePaper/AncestryDNA-Matching-White-Paper
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Try this website: https://www.yourdnaguide.com/ydgblog/2019/7/2/dna-triangulation
There are two ways to help determine how you might be related to someone. The first way is to find three or more people that have the same chromosome segment. This is called triangulation. The second way is to work with your matches. It is much less technical to work with your matches.
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@Marcella Martineau Roe I am wondering if you found the information that you were seeking about DNA, or if you have a specific question that you need help with?
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