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Mitochondrial DNA for the genealogist / by Southard, Diahan.(CARDINAL)678213;
What can mtDNA do for you? -- How does mtDNA work? -- What do I get? -- Getting tested -- Setting up for success -- Matches map -- mtDNA Haplogroups -- mtDNA and your health.
Subjects: Informational works.; Handbooks and manuals.; Family histories.; Genetic genealogy; Human genetics; DNA; Genealogy; Genealogy.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The genetic strand : exploring a family history through DNA / by Ball, Edward,1958-(CARDINAL)212343;
Includes indexChronicles the author's personal experience with DNA testing and research into his own family, in an anecdotal study that traces his genealogical investigation into his paternal ancestry.
Subjects: Biographies.; Ball family.; DNA fingerprinting.; DNA; Mitochondrial DNA;
Available copies: 10 / Total copies: 11
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Power, sex, suicide : mitochondria and the meaning of life / by Lane, Nick,1967-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 487-512) and index.The deepest evolutionary chasm -- Quest for a progenitor -- The hydrogen hypothesis -- The meaning of respiration -- Proton power -- The origin of life -- Why bacteria are simple -- Why mitochondria make complexity possible -- The power laws of biology -- The warm-blooded revolution -- Conflict in the body -- Foundations of the individual -- The asymmetry of sex -- What human prehistory says about the sexes -- Why there are two sexes -- The mitochondrial theory of ageing -- Demise of the self-correcting machine -- A cure for old age?Mitochondria are tiny structures located inside our cells that carry out the essential task of producing energy for the cell. They are found in all complex living things, and in that sense, they are fundamental for driving complex life on the planet. But there is much more to them than that. Mitochondria have their own DNA, with their own small collection of genes, separate from those in the cell nucleus. It is thought that they were once bacteria living independent lives. Their enslavement within the larger cell was a turning point in the evolution of life, enabling the development of complex organisms and, closely related, the origin of two sexes. Unlike the DNA in the nucleus, mitochondrial DNA is passed down exclusively (or almost exclusively) via the female line. That's why it has been used by some researchers to trace human ancestry daughter-to-mother, to 'Mitochondrial Eve'. Mitochondria give us important information about our evolutionary history. And that's not all. Mitochondrial genes mutate much faster than those in the nucleus because of the free radicals produced in their energy-generating role. This high mutation rate lies behind our ageing and certain congenital diseases. The latest research suggests that mitochondria play a key role in degenerative diseases such as cancer, through their involvement in precipitating cell suicide. Mitochondria, then, are pivotal in power, sex, and suicide. In this fascinating and thought-provoking book, Nick Lane brings together the latest research findings in this exciting field to show how our growing understanding of mitochondria is shedding light on how complex life evolved, why sex arose (why don't we just bud?), and why we age and die. This understanding is of fundamental importance, both in understanding how we and all other complex life came to be, but also in order to be able to control our own illnesses, and delay our degeneration and death. Oxford Landmark Science books are 'must-read' classics of modern science writing which have crystallized big ideas, and shaped the way we think.
Subjects: Mitochondria.; Mitochondrial DNA.; Energy metabolism.; Eukaryotic cells;
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The complete guide to FamilyTreeDNA : Y-DNA, mitochondrial, autosomal and X-DNA / by Estes, Roberta,author.(CARDINAL)864365;
Includes bibliographical references.How To Use This Book -- Types Of Testing -- Setting Yourself Up For Success -- Y-DNA: Your Father's Story -- Mitochondrial DNA: Your Mother's Story -- Autosomal DNA: The Family Finder Test -- X Chromosome: Unique Inheritance Path -- Ethnicity: My Origins -- Advanced Matching -- Finding, Joining And Utilizing Projects -- Third Party Tools -- Creating Your Step-By-Step Roadmap."FamilyTreeDNA, founded in 2000, was the first--and is still the only--company to offer three kinds of vital DNA testing for genealogy. The Family Finder autosomal DNA test provides you with your ethnicity breakdown, plus matches to close and distant family members on both the paternal and maternal sides of your family. Mitochondrial DNA tests your mother's direct maternal line, providing recent matches and deep heritage. Y-DNA tests the direct paternal (surname) line for men, providing matches to males who are both recently and distantly related. All three DNA tests are indispensable for both genealogists and people searching for unknown parents and other family members. This book explains each kind of test, when it's most useful, and how to incorporate the results into your genealogy. Author Roberta Estes provides clear, step-by-step instructions for understanding each test individually, and for deploying them together. If you've already tested at FamilyTreeDNA, this book is your one-stop source for understanding and using your results most productively. If you are new to FamilyTreeDNA testing, you'll learn which test(s) to start with, then upgrade later as warranted. You will also be given purchase advice and learn how to fine-tune your results."--
Subjects: Informational works.; Handbooks and manuals.; Instructional and educational works.; DNA; Genetic genealogy; Genetic genealogy; Genealogy.;
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DNA for Native American genealogy / by Estes, Roberta,author.(CARDINAL)864365;
Includes bibliographical references.Seeking Native ancestors -- Ethnicity and population genetics -- DNA testing vendors and autosomal tools -- Mitochondrial DNA: ancient and modern -- Y DNA: ancient and modern -- Your roadmap and checklist."Millions of people have family stories involving Native American, First Nations, or indigenous American heritage. Those legends encourage people to take DNA tests to shed light on the stories and discover the identity of Native American ancestors. It is important to first understand the circumstances that have allowed your Native ancestors to become lost in time. Estes starts by discussing how DNA works, how much of your native ancestor's DNA you might expect to inherit, and how to find that DNA. She explains the tools offered by testing companies, and also focuses on which haplogroups are found in specific tribes"--adapted from Introduction.
Subjects: Genealogy.; Family histories.; Genetic genealogy.; Indians of North America; Indians of North America; Indians of North America;
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Forensic DNA analysis / by Kobilinsky, Lawrence F.(CARDINAL)468381; Levine, Louis.(CARDINAL)481364; Margolis-Nunno, Henrietta.(CARDINAL)481365;
Includes bibliographical references and index.How to identify a criminal -- DNA: sources and structure -- The genetics underlying forensic DNA typing -- Procedures in forensic DNA analysis -- Interpretation of autosomal STR DNA analysis -- Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) -- Y chromosome testing -- Frequency and probability -- The future of DNA analysis -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Further reading.Describes how DNA is used in forensics, discussing its structure, different kinds, the genetics behind forensic DNA typing, how DNA is analyzed and that analysis is interpreted, and the future of DNA analysis.
Subjects: DNA; Forensic genetics.; Forensic pathology.; Forensic pathology; DNA; Forensic genetics;
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The longevity code [sound recording] : secrets to living well for longer from the front lines of science / by Verburgh, Kris,1986-author.; Cross, Pete(Actor),narrator.;
Read by Pete Cross.Thoroughly explains why and how human beings age and how to slow down, and even reverse, the aging process, discussing new types of vaccines and the use of mitochondrial DNA, CRISPR proteins, and stem cells.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Longevity.; Aging; Life spans (Biology).;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The family tree guide to DNA testing and genetic genealogy / by Bettinger, Blaine T.,author.(CARDINAL)350692;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-227) and index.Part one: Getting started -- Genetic genealogy basics -- Common misconceptions -- Ethics and genetic genealogy -- Part two: Choosing a test -- Mitochondrial-DNA (mtDNA) testing -- Y-chromosome (Y-DNA) testing -- Autosomal-DNA (atDNA) testing -- X-chromosomal (X-DNA) testing -- Part three: Analyzing and applying test results -- Third-party autosomal-DNA tools -- Ethnicity estimates -- Analyzing complex questions with DNA -- Genetic testing for adoptees -- The future of genetic genealogy.A plain-English guide that explains the how and why of genealogy DNA testing. Bettinger gives you advice on choosing the right test to answer your specific genealogy questions, and helps you demystify and interpret the test results. He also discusses the ethics and future of genetic genealogy, and how adoptees can benefit from it.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Genealogy.; Genetic genealogy;
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The Family Tree guide to DNA testing and genetic genealogy / by Bettinger, Blaine T.,author.(CARDINAL)350692;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 256-259) and index.Genetic genealogy basics -- Common misconceptions -- Ethics and genetic genealogy -- Autosomal-DNS (atDNA) testing -- Y-chromosomal (Y-DNA) testing -- Mitochondrial (mtDNA) testing -- X-chromosomal (X-DNA) testing -- Third-party autosomal-DNA tools -- Ethnicity estimates -- Analyzing complex questions with DNA -- Genetic testing for adoption and other brick walls -- The future of genetic genealogy.Discover the answers to your family history mysteries using the most-cutting edge tool available to genealogists. This plain-English guide, newly revised and expanded, is a one-stop resource on genetic genealogy for family historians. Inside, you'll learn what DNA tests are available, with up-to-date pros and cons of the major testing companies (including AncestryDNA) and advice on choosing the right test to answer your specific questions. For those who've already taken DNA tests, this guide will demystify and explain how to interpret DNA test results, including how to understand ethnicity estimates and haplogroup designations, navigate suggested cousin matches, and use third-party tools like GEDmatch to further analyze data.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Genetic genealogy; DNA; Genealogy.;
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Mapping humanity : how modern genetics is changing criminal justice, personalized medicine, and our identities / by Rappoport, Joshua Z.,1974-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.The basics of DNA, chromosomes, and genes -- Gene mutations and polymorphisms -- Sequencing DNA -- Next generation sequencing -- Big Data! -- Ancestry -- Neanderthal DNA -- Genetic screening -- Genomic justice -- Classical methods to search for disease-causing mutations -- Genome wide association studies -- 21st century eugenics? -- DNA and prenatal genetic testing -- Pharmacogenomics -- Personalized medicine -- Gene therapy -- CRISPR : clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic -- Repeats -- CRISPR babies? -- GMOs : genetically modified organisms -- The future of food? -- Pets : ancestry, health, and cloning -- Conservation and eradication -- Beyond the genome -- The basics of epigenetics -- Epigenetics in action -- Mitochondrial DNA -- The future."Northwestern University biology professor and research director Joshua Z. Rappoport provides a detailed look at how the explosion in genetic information as a result of cutting-edge technologies is changing our lives and our world"--
Subjects: Human genetics.; Human genetics;
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