DNA SIG Meeting (Information)

The DNA SIG meeting is a hybrid meeting for members with an interest in DNA for their genealogy research. Members should register to attend this event by logging in and selecting the event with "(Register)" in the title.

The topic for this meeting is:

Non-autosomal DNA (Y chromosomes and mitochondrial DNA)

Dr Cathy Day (co-convenor of the DNA SIG) will give a presentation on non-autosomal DNA covering:

Y chromosome DNA

• What it is and how it is inherited
• How to get tested
• What it will likely reveal to family historians
• Problems, issues, concerns with Y-DNA
• My own experiences using Y-DNA in family history

Mitochondrial DNA

• What it is and how it is inherited
• How to get tested
• What it will likely reveal to family historians
• Problems, issues, concerns with mt DNA
• My own experiences using mt DNA in family history

Questions / Members’ experiences

Please feel free to share your own experiences using non-autosomal DNA in family history, and bring along any queries or mysteries for group discussion.

If you are interested in this event you might also be interested in the many other benefits of membership. See Membership Benefits for member benefits, or go straight to Join or Renew to join.

For more information about the activities of the DNA SIG, including details of future events, click here