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Understanding DNA Testing Methods

Learn how different DNA testing methods work and why various techniques are used in genetic genealogy. This session explains the principles behind Sanger sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, and microarray testing, showing how each method reads DNA, their strengths and limitations, and how they support tests ranging from autosomal panels to high-coverage Y-DNA sequencing.

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