“Can DNA tests help your genealogical inquiries?” in the Asheville Citizen-Times
An article appears in today’s Asheville Citizen-Times (here) about genetic genealogy. Although brief, the article summarizes the sciences behind Y-DNA and mtDNA testing, and focuses on the use of genetic genealogy to explore the “Clark” surname.
With the famous Thomas Jefferson-Sally Hemmings case, folks began to realize that DNA testing techniques could give answers and break down brick walls as never before. While DNA will never replace standard research and primary documentation, it can be considered a tool to be used hand in hand with standard research.
via citizen-times.com and familybuilder
Posted via web from Blaine Bettinger’s Lifestream
