Alasdair Macdonald: Test heritage or family secrets.

 I recently wrote a short article on the use of DNA testing for adoption which was published by The Scotsman newspaper.

http://www.scotsman.com/news/alasdair-macdonald-test-heritage-or-family-secrets-1-3936744#axzz3r1SgBIH3

 Email: alasdair@yourscottishancestry.com Professional Genealogy Research Service

Genetic Genealogy: An introduction (8 week fully online course)

There are still places available on the next 8 week online course, Genetic Genealogy: An introduction which I am helping to run through the University of Strathclyde.  The course is aimed at those who are considering purchasing a test kit or have recently dipped their toes into genetic genealogy to assist their research.

"This class aims to impart a basic knowledge of the scientific and technological aspects of genetic genealogy and teach the skills needed to interpret DNA test results for genealogy.  There has been an increasing interest in genetic genealogy as the technology of DNA testing has developed and the potential for genealogical applications has become clear. The scientific and technological complexities of the subject make it challenging for genealogists and family historians, who are more likely to feel an affinity with the field of arts and humanities, rather than that of science and technology. Many individuals who have a DNA test carried out find it very difficult to fully understand the meaning of the results and what further tests and/or genealogical research might prove worthwhile. This class addresses this issue and illustrates that genetic genealogy is an important tool in the field of genealogical studies. The class is also suitable for those who have not yet taken a test."

The course is fully online and starts on Monday 5 October 2015.
The cost is £155.

You can book onto the course here:
http://onlineshop.strath.ac.uk/browse/extra_info.asp?compid=1&modid=5&deptid=156&catid=72&prodid=223

Alasdair's email: alasdair@yourscottishancestry.com Professional Genealogy Research Service