Even though I just blogged about books, videos, and 3rd-party tools that I need to review and practice with before my Advanced DNA Evidence class at GRIP, there are already new entries in each of the areas that need to be reviewed. Genetic genealogy is evolving quickly and it's difficult to keep up with everything!
First, a brand new book has been made available, "Advanced Genetic Genealogy: Techniques and Case Studies," edited by Debbie Parker Wayne. I've just been able to browse through it, but I really think it's going to be a great resource. I love that it has case studies as well as techniques. And I love that many of the charts are in color. Plus all of the contributing authors are a "Who's Who" in genetic genealogy.Secondly, DNA companies used RootsTech week to release new products and/or add-ons to their DNA tools.
Ancestry released three new products which are described here.
- Thrulines
- MyTreeTags
- New and Improved DNA Matches with color coding
- Autoclusters, same creator & similar to geneticaffairs
- Theory of Family Relativity
Thirdly, there are also more videos made available in the last month. Blaine Bettinger released two short videos on YouTube about the new tools.
And the 2019 RootsTech Virtual Pass contains 5 additional DNA videos as well as many other excellent video classes. This is the first time the virtual pass has been offered and I think it's great even though there is a fee. RootsTech has not yet fit into my schedule for conferences but this is a great substitute.
I have so much catching up to do it feels like I am standing still even though I have been working hard to keep up!
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