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DNA and your Family History
Description
Mitochondrial DNA testing is changing. Testing has been available for a number of years but has been of limited use to genealogists up until now.
Come and hear about the new developments which are being introduced. The mitochondrial tree of womankind will now be over eight times bigger and everyone who tests their DNA can find out so much more about their recent (and ancient) ancestors than previously.
Tickets & Pricing
About The Venue
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 1:00 - 2:00pm
About The Host
Northern Ireland Science Festival
- The Crescents Arts
- 2-4 University Road
- Belfast
- Antrim
- BT7 1NH
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