To DNA or not to DNA ... (Katherine Borges)

... that is the question!? DNA is a useful tool for genealogical research and can help to break through brickwalls. But is a DNA test always the answer? This talk will help you to understand how the three different tests work and look at scenarios where DNA testing can provide answers that cannot be found in any other way. This talk is for you if you’re wondering how a DNA test can help you. Katherine Borges co-founded and serves as Director of the International Society of Genetic Genealogy (ISOGG), which promotes and educates about genetic genealogy to over 10,000 members in 70 countries. ISOGG works to increase professional standards in the practice, research, and discussion of relevant issues in DNA testing, interpretation and ethics. She now gives many presentations on genetic genealogy to groups across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ireland, as well as administering several surname, regional, and haplogroup DNA projects. She is a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century. This lecture was presented at Family Tree Live (FTL), London, 26-27  April 2019. Please note that these FTL videos are copyrighted to the presenter and should only be used for personal study. They are not to be used for any other purpose without the presenter's express permission. Also, please note that because this is a rapidly advancing field, the content may quickly become outdated. The FTL lectures were sponsored by FamilyTreeDNA (at www.ftdna.com) and organised by Debbie Kennett, a volunteer from ISOGG (International Society of Genetic Genealogy at www.isogg.org). ISOGG volunteers provided free DNA advice and support for members of the public at the conference.