Category Archives: mtDNA

Gettin Me Some Education

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Pat Shaul

After completion of Diahan Southerd’s mtDNA for Genealogy Course, I was hooked on getting a better understanding of the areas in which I appear to be most interested. Therefore, I have set up a study program using the following texts: … Continue reading →

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Still making progress on tracking mtDNA matches

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Pat Shaul

I am making slow progress through Diahan Southard’s mtDNA for Genealogy Course. I have finally gotten to the point where I have identified the matches provided for my mitochodrial DNA and have filtered out that are not the best use … Continue reading →

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Falling even deeper ….

Posted on July 2, 2025 by Pat Shaul

I am slowly, very slowly, working my way through Diahan Southard’s online class on mitochondrial DNA. Finally, through my own fault, I am in the midst of lesson 2. Diahan has given a “light bulb goes on” explanation of the … Continue reading →

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Help, I have fallen, and I am not ready to get up…

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Pat Shaul

Into a rabbit hole, that is. I have been getting a slog of articles on DNA – mitochondrial DNA to be specific. These are being written by a number of my most respected authors – Roberta Estes (#RobertaEstes #DNAeXplained ), … Continue reading →

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