Learning about DNA and which test to use?

We initially bought this book because we were both interested in learning more about genetics.  But specifically we wanted to understand which DNA test (ie.  AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, 23andMe) was best for Will to take.  We were hoping to learn more about about tracing your ancestry through either the father’s line (y-DNA) versus your mother’s line (mtDNA) and the pros/cons of each.

Let’s say the book didn’t help us too much. Instead we just ordered a test based on online reviews and who would ship to Turkey, which ended up being Family Tree DNA.

Stay tuned to hear about Will’s DNA Results!

River out of Eden: A Darwinian View of Life
by Richard Dawkins
Reader: Paulina & Will
Method of reading: Hardcopy
Rating: 2 out of 5

Golden nugget: Simplifying genetics isn’t easy.

The concept of the book was to create an analogy to the river of DNA.  But like we said, it’s just not that simple.

Let us know if you find a better book that explains human ancestry and how to differentiate between DNA tests!