Formulating a DNA Testing Plan

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D.
Mar 27, 2018
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About this webinar

DNA testing can be expensive, but DNA evidence is a component of exhaustive research when it is available. Identify some of the ways you can minimize costs while maximizing results by formulating a DNA testing plan early in your (or your client's) research.

About the speaker

Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D., is a professional genealogist specializing in DNA evidence. In 2007 he started The Genetic Genealogist ( www.thegeneticgenealogist.com ), one of the earliest blogs on th...
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  1. LT
    Legacy Family Tree
    7 years ago

    Fantastic webinar with much to think about with regard to my testing plan for my relatives.\n\nGood basic info about DNA.\n\nGreat explanation for making a plan.\n\nGreat overview of strategy for who to test. Might even be helpful in your organization of DNA webinars to note - this answers some of the WHO and WHERE questions!\n\nGreat presenter and interesting topic.\n\nGreat session.\n\nGreat slides to explain. Nice to have examples. Thanks!\n\nGreat webinar on formulating a DNA testing plan.\n\nGreat webinar which clarifies who to test.\n\nGreat webinar. Answered a lot of questions I had. Plus gave links to further information. Good job.\n\nGreat! Very easy to follow!\n\nGreat. Always love Blaine's webinars. Great speaker and wonderful information.\n\nHe does a great job of explaining a complicated subject.\n\nHe makes the subject of DNA so simple and easy to understand\n\nHelped to think about a plan to use for breaking through brick walls from adoption, illegitimacy, and lost generations who left little to no paper trail.\n\nHooray for Blaine. He presented at a level that I could understand!\n\nI always know that I do not want to miss even a second of one of Blaine Bettinger's presentations. More, more, more please.....\n\nI always learn something in Blaine's webinars--this time I finally "got" the concept of a genetic family tree. Thanks.\n\nLots of new stuff learned today. Didn't realize the importance of 1st cousins and even more so 2nd cousins! Didn't know that Family Tree DNA actually stores your sample and you can upgrade it later! Thanks for all the new info!

  2. LT
    Legacy Family Tree
    7 years ago

    MORE BLAINE MORE MORE MORE!\n\nMost useful info ever.\n\nOne of the BEST!!\n\nOutstanding beginning DNA lecture. Would love more advanced DNA presentations.\n\nOutstanding!! Clearly articulated concepts and considerations for developing one's own DNA testing plan. Well developed explanation that no single testing plan fits all situations.\n\nOutstanding, as always!\n\nPerhaps Blaine's best!\n\nPrograms with Blaine Bettinger are always well organized, informative, and insightful.\n\nReally good!\n\nReally learned a lot on which company to do my testing, thank you \n\nSimply excellent! \n\nSo much food for thought!\n\nSuper webminar. thanks to Blaine and Marian!\n\nTerrific explanation of types of DNA tests, DNA test companies, what family members to test for DNA. Very complete handout also.\n\nThank you for the very helpful webinar!\n\nThanks for the great information about the different tests and testing companies! \n\nThanks. Great info... helped to sort out some of the tangled web of DNA testing.\n\nThat one Needs more stars! fantastic webinar and fantastic info\n\nThe concept of testing vertically first then horizontally is useful.\n\nthis topic came along just when I needed it. Thanks\n\nThis was so helpful for me. I always get a lot out of seeing how researchers approach and develop a particular strategy. Thank you!\n\nValuable webinar. Thank you!!!\n\nvery interesting, but the whole subject can be confusing when you have few known relatives.\n\nVery clear and easy to follow! Now I have to get at the few remaining vertical generations!\n\nVery good, the best and clearest author on this subject. \n\nVery helpful presentation of information and handout on a complicated subject.\n\nvery helpful to understand who might be good choices to request testing. Thank you. very informative.\n\n"Very, very interesting and helpful webinar!\n\nThank you!"\n\nWow - Blaine is such an engaging speaker. Learned lots - thank you so much!\n\nWow, he makes DNA so easy to understand. Great class\n\nWOW. This is yet another one I'll have to watch several times to absorb everything!!!!\n\nYou've confirmed that the tests I've done (or had done) were wise choices, but that I really need to get my eldest cousin's test done ASAP! You've also given me great info on how the transfers work. I'll work on that next (and watch your other webinars). Thank you!