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The 25th April is DNA day, celebrating the discovery of the DNA double helix structure in 1953. It is also the anniversary of the Human Genome Project’s completion. This day highlights the importance of DNA in understanding genetic heritage and genealogy.
Many of the testing companies are having DNA Day sales. We are also offering a whopping 15% off our DNA course.
Demystifying DNA for Family Historians course
Book here 15% off using code DNA15
This introduction to DNA testing starts at the beginning, providing you with the tools to understand and demystify DNA testing for use in your own genetic research. You will be guided through what to consider before testing, the different types of DNA, who can test, and which test is the most appropriate in different circumstances. You will learn about how DNA is passed down through generations, why this is important for genealogy, and how much you really can rely on 'ethnicity estimates'.
You will work with examples of real data and have the opportunity to work through techniques with your own results (if you have tested already). At the end of the course you will have a toolbox of techniques to interpret your DNA matches with increased confidence.
The course is suitable both for absolute beginners and those who have taken a test and are beginning to decipher their results.
There are five lessons, one per week, covering the following topics:
- Introduction to DNA Testing and 'Ethnicity' Estimates
- Y-DNA testing and Surname Projects
- Autosomal DNA testing
- mtDNA and X-DNA
- Taking things further with autosomal DNA
PREVIOUS STUDENTS SAID: "Karen is an excellent tutor, explaining everything clearly. The course notes are full of information with links to websites, books etc that will be useful in the future."
The course is booking now for a start of 17th June 2024. Use code DNA15 at checkout for a 15% discount. Discount only available until end of 26th April (until midnight UK time).
Here's a round up of the current testing prices.
My Heritage - lowest price!
DNA test £35 (save £44)
Family Tree DNA - most choice!
Family Tree DNA have a number of offers, including:
- Family Finder test $59 USD (save $20)
- Y-DNA 37 marker test $99 USD (save $20)
- mtDNA $129 USD (save $30)
Ancestry - no sale showing at time of writing, keep checking the website
- Ancestry DNA £79*
- Ancestry DNA plus Traits £94*
* plus shipping
- check prices on sites such as Amazon.co.uk as you can sometimes get a better deal
23andMe - UPDATED with sale prices for DNA day
- Ancestry $99 USD (save $20)
- Ancestry plus health $129 USD (save $100!)
- check prices on sites such as Amazon.co.uk as you can sometimes get a better deal
Ancestry £69 (save £30)
It should be noted that not all DNA match and tool functionality is working on all websites for family historians currently, following a data breach at 23andMe and its knock on effects. However, things are gradually improving again. Search for the latest on your website of choice to be sure before you buy.
UPDATED: our friends at DNA Painter are also offering a DNA sale offer:
DNA Painter offer for DNA Day: until April 28th 2024, get $10 off your first subscription payment