Understanding DNA Ancestry

ISBN-13: 9781108841986 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 150 str.

Massachusetts) Krimsky Sheldon (Tufts University

Opis

An accessible introduction to how DNA ancestry tests work, what they can be used for, and the associated ethical issues.

Recenzje

'… a well-researched book on the industry of ancestry analysis, as well as exploring how ancestry analysis data can be used beyond constructing family trees … I recommend Understanding DNA Ancestry …' Allyson Dyar, Goodreads

Spis treści

1. Introduction; 2. The business of DNA ancestry; 3. Geographical origins and movements of early human populations; 4. The science behind DNA ancestry testing; 5. Ancestry informative markers; 6. Ancestry DNA population reference panels; 7. Comparing a donor's DNA to reference panel populations; 8. Probing your DNA; 9. Forensic applications of ancestry DNA results; 10. Privacy, personal identity and legal issues; 11. Discovering unknown, missing or mistaken relatives; 12. Accuracy, consistency and validation of DNA ancestry tests; 13. Conclusion.