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Genealogy DNA: One Major Discovery for Solving Different Cases

In Genealogy DNA, testing is done using DNA to determine genetic relationship between two individuals. Deoxyribonucleic acid, abbreviated as DNA, has a unique nature and is passed on from generation to generation. But, in the process of passing down, some features remain unchanged and other change dramatically. Due to this, you can easily identify whether two persons are related to each other or not. There are two types of DNA tests: Mitochondrial (mtDNA) and Y- chromosome. Mitochondrial DNA is present in the cytoplasm of the cell. This type of DNA is passed on from mother and no mixing is done from the side of father's body so it is same as your mother's mtDNA. It is passed down to both male and female children. If the two persons have the same mtDNA, this means that they share the same maternal ancestor. The Y-chromosomes are present in the nucleus of the cell. These chromosomes are passed on from father to son and are available only in males. The chemical markers in Y-chr...

A Free Family Tree Search Is The Beginning Of Self Discovery

Interest in researching one's family history is rapidly growing worldwide. Many people are diving into their family backgrounds for numerous reasons. Some people are on a quest of feeling as if they belong to something; some might have the desire to discover pertinent family information and others are just nosy. There is nothing wrong with any of these factors in discovering your family roots and the history that comes along with it. To get you started, you might want to perform a free family tree search before purchasing a membership. This will allow you to feel out particular websites as you travel on your journey of discovering the magnificent history of your former relatives. Genealogy research has never been easier, especially with the help of the internet. One great piece of advice for first time researchers is that you should not purchase tons of family tree software or purchase expensive website memberships until you have performed your research in determining precisely wh...