NGS Books

Genetic Genealogy in Practice

book cover Genetic Genealogy in Practice provides family historians and genealogists who have begun to explore genetic genealogy easy to understand and practical information that they can apply to their research. The authors tackle this complex topic one step at a time. Readers learn the basic concepts of genetic genealogy. They then build on that knowledge as they study the testing, analysis, and application of Y-DNA, X-DNA, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), and autosomal DNA (atDNA) to reach and support genealogical conclusions. Each chapter includes exercises with answer keys for hands-on practice.

Genetic Genealogy in Practice is available for purchase in the NGS online store in print or as a Kindle e-book at Amazon.

Authors

Blaine BettingerBlaine Bettinger, PhD, JD, is an intellectual property attorney. He holds a PhD in biochemistry and molecular biology with a concentration in genetics. The author of The Genetic Genealogist blog, he is a trustee of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society.

Debbie Parker WayneDebbie Parker Wayne (1954–2022) was a professional genealogist who conducted research for the PBS series “Finding Your Roots” with Henry Louis Gates Jr. and other television shows. An award-winning author, she was the DNA Project Chair for the Texas State Genealogical Society.