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DNA Basics: An Introduction to DNA and Genealogy

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Have you heard your friends and fellow genealogists enthuse about DNA but don’t know what it’s all about? Wondering if a DNA test is right for you? Come learn about DNA, why it’s valuable, which tests you can take, and how it might help you in your genealogy research.

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