These are some of my favorite resources to help people to get started using DNA in genealogy.

Books

  • Bettinger, Blaine T., The Family Tree Guide to DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy, 2nd Edition. 2019. (best introductory resource)
  • Southard, Diahan. Your DNA Guide. 2020. (How-to)
  • Elder, Diana et al., Research Like a Pro with DNA. 2021. (How-to)

Videos/Webinars

  • Legacy Family Tree Webinars, Foundations in DNA (5 part series) by Blaine Bettinger, Ph.D., J.D. (subscription)

Blogs