{"id":51063,"date":"2026-07-25T04:43:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T04:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hobbylifeafterretirement.com\/?product=the-family-tree-guide-to-dna-testing-and-genetic-genealogy"},"modified":"2026-07-25T04:43:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T04:43:13","slug":"the-family-tree-guide-to-dna-testing-and-genetic-genealogy","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hobbylifeafterretirement.com\/?product=the-family-tree-guide-to-dna-testing-and-genetic-genealogy","title":{"rendered":"The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Price: <span style=\"color:#b12704\"><del>$33.99<\/del> - $18.41<\/span><br \/><i><small>(as of Jul 25, 2026 04:43:13 UTC &#8211; <span class=\"wp_automatic_amazon_disclaimer\" title=\"Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date\/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.\">Details<\/span>)<\/small><\/i><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/amazon.com\/dp\/1440300577?tag=healthyreti0f-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\n  Unlock the family secrets in your DNA!<br \/>Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most cutting edge tool available. This plain-English guide (newly updated and expanded to include th latest DNA developments) will teach you what DNA tests are available; the pros and cons of the major testing companies; and how to choose the right test to answer your specific genealogy questions.\u00a0 And once you&#8217;ve taken a DNA test, this guide will help you use your often-overwhelming results, with tips for understanding ethnicity estimates, navigating suggested cousin matches, and using third-party tools like GEDmatch to further analyze your data. <br \/>The book features:<br \/>\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Colorful diagrams and expert definitions that explain key DNA terms and concepts such as haplogroups and DNA inheritance patterns<br \/> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Detailed guides to each of the major kinds of DNA tests and tips for selecting the DNA test that can best help you solve your family mysteries, with case studies showing how each can be useful<br \/> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Information about third-party tools you can use to more thoroughly analyze your test results once you&#8217;ve received them<br \/> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Test comparison guides and research forms to help you select the most appropriate DNA test and organize your results <br \/> \u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Insights into how adoptees and others who know little about their ancestry can benefit from DNA testing<br \/>Whether you&#8217;ve just heard of DNA testing or you&#8217;ve tested at all three major companies, this guide will give you the tools you need to unpuzzle your DNA and discover what it can tell you about your family tree.     <\/p>\n<p>                                                 From the Publisher   <\/p>\n<p>                                                                             <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thomas MacEntee recommends DNA testing guide as essential genealogy resource\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/G\/01\/x-locale\/common\/grey-pixel.gif\" class=\"a-spacing-base a-lazy-loaded\" data-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/fa32c100-3e06-481c-a963-042dd4ff8268.__CR0,0,970,300_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Thomas MacEntee recommends DNA testing guide as essential genealogy resource\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/S\/aplus-media-library-service-media\/fa32c100-3e06-481c-a963-042dd4ff8268.__CR0,0,970,300_PT0_SX970_V1___.png\">                                                                    <\/p>\n<p> Publisher                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        Family Tree Books       <br \/> Publication date                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        August 13, 2019       <br \/> Edition                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        Second       <br \/> Language                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                            English   <br \/> Print length                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        272 pages       <br \/> ISBN-10                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        1440300577       <br \/> ISBN-13                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        978-1440300578       <br \/> Item Weight                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                            1.72 pounds   <br \/> Dimensions                                            \u200f                                            :                                            \u200e                                                        7.05 x 0.71 x 9.13 inches       <br \/>       Best Sellers Rank:  #307,072 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)    #33 in Genealogy (Books)   #59 in Genetics (Books)   #233 in Parenting &#038; 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