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How do I use DNA in my research?

This section is intended to explain how and why DNA is used in genealogy research and is divided into several sections:

  • DNA Basics
  • Why use DNA for genealogy?
  • DNA FAQ
  • Understanding & interpreting Y-DNA results
  • DNA links
Links:
  • Cloud DNA Home.
  • Why DNA - Ways in which DNA can help genealogical research.
  • Goals - The reasons we're using this tool and what we expect from it.
  • Guidelines - The procedures used and how to participate.
  • FAQ - Answers to the most common questions about the use of DNA in genealogy.
  • DNA Basics - A brief introduction to DNA and how it is used in genealogy.
  • The DNA Lab - Information about the testing service that performs our DNA tests.
  • The DNA Test - How the DNA sample is taken and what is done with it.
  • We need You - Why we need you to join the Project.
  • Project Rules - The simple requirements for successful participation.
  • REGISTRATION - The Registration Form.
  • Submit Pedigree - Submit your Pedigree Information.
  • What to expect from your Y-DNA test:
    • Understanding - A guide to understanding the Project results.
    • Interpretation - Our best analysis of what the results mean.
    • Pedigree Chart - The lineages of our test participants.
  • Cloud DNA Project Results:
    • Cloud DNA at Family Tree DNA.
    • Cloud DNA "Activity Feed" (aka "bulletin board" – must log in).
    • Cloud DNA Results.
    • FTDNA Y-STR Results 'Colorized'.
    • FTDNA Y-SNPs.
    • FTDNA Y Map.
    • FTDNA mtDNA Results.
    • mtDNA map.
  • Interesting and informative web sites.
Contact Information:
  • Contact – Email the Project Administrator with your questions.
Summary Information:
  • * Anyone descended from a Cloud family can join the Project.
  • Participation is not restricted to Cloud Family Association members.
  • * The Y-STR CLOUD Surname Project can only use data from men who are a descendant through the male-only line of a CLOUD male ancestor.
  • Your pedigree is required to facilitate comparison and analysis of your data.
  • See "Project Rules" for eligibility.

Member International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG).

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Journal Editor:

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