DNA Book Reviews and links

)The ins and outs of Genetic Genealogy

(how do you count mismatches, when do two count as one)

www.worldfamilies.net

Surname studies

SNP testing is not useful for determining family relationships

The most recent common ancestor (MRCA) calculations

nonpaternity events

managing a surname study

how many markers, how many people

SNPS, Clades, and Haplogroups

A very easy read which will give you the understanding of DNA

All about MtDNA

History of DNA, Y-Chromosomes, MtDNA, Indigenous populations, Mapping europe (Rs and Is), MtDNAs history, five major European MtDNA types, Historic glacers cover much more, sahara was much smaller, advances in modern humans.

The future of the Genographic Project

This book is good for deep background information but not genealogy

I like The Seven Daughters of Eve  better for this purpose

Family History in the Genes 
by Chris Pomery 
Category: The National Archives books
Format: Paperback
Date of publication: October 2007
Publisher: The National Archives
ISBN: 9781905615124

The very latest advice on a fast-moving subject, in compact format and at an affordable price.

Thousands of family historians around the world have used DNA testing to extend their family tree and the scope of their research. This clear, concise and up-to-the-minute guide shows what genetics can do for anyone in search of their ancestors, including linking people with the same surname, unravelling clan relationships and exploring the genetic profile of individuals, locations and regions. It offers practical advice on the DNA tests available including the y-chromosome, mitochondrial and ancestry tests (the latter was used by Colin Jackson in ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’), helping you to choose the right test and use the results effectively.

From the latest discoveries in the big surname studies to advice on starting your own DNA project, this is a fascinating introduction to a topic that will dominate future family history research.

Author:
Chris Pomery is the author of the successful DNA and Family History, published by the National Archives. Fascinated by the potential of DNA and surname studies for family history research, he launched the Pomeroy DNA project in 2000; its results have been discussed on BBC Radio 4, the national press, in New Scientist and in other international media. Chris combines a writing career with highly-popular talks to family historians about DNA testing. He is a member of the Guild of One-Name Studies, the Society of Genealogists and the Cornwall Family History Society.
 

Buy new: $45.00 The DNA evidence in this work only includes DNA-Y 12 markers. Everyone in the business knows that the 12 marker is ONLY used to disprove relationships. It takes 37 markers in a Y-DNA test to prove a relationship!

Interesting discussion of the migration of peoples through the area

If it had 37 marker results it would be good for genealogy

http://www.bloodoftheisles.net/ the british version of this book is titled

Saxons, Vikings, and Celts: The Genetic Roots of Britain and Ireland

It also only contains 12 marker Y-DNA results

Buy new: $25.00 $16.50  This book consists of the authors cousin's lifes interspersed with DNA experiences with various labs. It is only discussing mtDNA because the author is testing old hair samples and the author states that hair ONLY contains mtDNA

NEW book received Nov 2, 2007