What Can DNA Really Tell You? Genealogy DNA basics

Webinar presented by the Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, IN  Join with others in the JPL Genealogy room to explore this interesting topic and to share personal experiences with DNA testing, research and family connections.

Discover what DNA testing can and cannot reveal about your family history in this beginner-friendly introduction to genetic genealogy. This presentation explores how DNA is inherited, why ethnicity estimates vary, and how genealogists use DNA matches to identify relatives, confirm relationships, and break through brick walls in their research. Attendees will learn the differences between the major types of DNA tests, how shared DNA is measured, and how DNA works best when combined with traditional genealogy research. Whether you are brand new to DNA testing or trying to better understand your results, this presentation will help make DNA genealogy approachable, practical, and easier to understand.