MCGS Virtual DNA Group Meeting

The next Virtual DNA meeting is on Thursday, April 16th, 2025 at 7 pm.

This meeting will cover the chapter of the book on,

Methodology and Tools:

Chromosome Browsing, Mapping &

Visualization

Please come prepared to discuss the topics covered in this chapter.

Articles that you might want to look at.

Why map your chromosomes? (Jonny Perl)

Chromosome Mapping - Visualize Your DNA and Identify the Ancestors Who Passed It On To You (Robin Wirthlin)

The Chromosome Browser: A Tool for Visualizing Segment Data (Nicole Dyer)

23andMe New Clustering Feature and Returning Chromosome Browser (Nicole Dyer)

Using GEDmatch Segment Tools in a Research Project (Diana Elder)

AutoSegment Triangulation Cluster Tool at GEDmatch (Roberta Estes)

Visual Phasing (Blaine Bettinger pdf)

The Use of Crossover Lines Among Siblings to Dermine Segment Matches with Grandparents - Visual Phasing (Kathy Johnston)

Here are some videos,

How to Use the Chromosome Browser at 23andMe to Triangulate a Segment (Diana Elder)

Beginning with DNA Painter (Jonny Perl)

Visual Phasing (Andy Lee – video)

Here are some podcasts.

Chromosome Browsers, Segment Triangulation, Chromosome Mapping, Visual Phasing (Nicole Dyer)

Segment Data Tools (Diana Elder & Nicole Dyer)

Using GEDmatch Segment Tools in a Research Project (Diana Elder)

We are presently basing our meetings on the book "Research Like a Pro with DNA", by Diana Elder, Nicole E. Dyer and Robin Wirthlin.

We have an updated handout providing a list of articles relevant to the whole book,

Handout of Articles for the "Research Like a Pro with DNA Series"

Questions contact Vernon Smith 

Latest Blog Posts (updated 4/3/2026)

To attend the meeting please REGISTER by clicking on the button above.  The Zoom Link will be sent to you in your registration confirmation email.  We look forward to seeing you!