Advanced Topics in DNA 5 of 5: Advanced Ethnicity and Traits

Free

Advanced Ethnicity and Traits – Delve into how genetic testing reveals insights into our traits and predispositions beyond ancestry. This lecture will explore how specific genetic markers can indicate tendencies like athletic ability, caffeine metabolism, and risk-taking behavior. We will also dive into the science behind AncestryDNA’s Genetic Communities (and groups at 23andMe and MyHeritage) and how they differ from traditional ethnicity analyses.

Wed, Dec 16, 2026: 5:00 PM UTC

About the speaker

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. In 2007 he started The Genetic Genealogist ( www.thegeneticgenealogist.com ), one of the earliest blogs on th...
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