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We recommend these books and websites about genetic genealogy:

International Society of Genetic Genealogy
Y Search - Y-DNA Public Database
MitoSearch - mtDNA Public Database
Tracing Your Roots with DNA (book) by Megan Smolenyak
Megan's Roots World
The Genetic Genealogist by Dr. Blaine Bettinger
AfriGeneas DNA Message Board
Family Tree DNA Forum
RootsWeb Genealogy-DNA Mailing List
Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter, DNA category
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