If you are a member of the Mitochondrial DNA for Genealogy Facebook group that I started when we launched the Million Mito Project, you may have noticed something new.
Not only does the group have a new name, FamilyTreeDNA® mtDNA Group, and an updated map, but it’s also now the official FamilyTreeDNA mitochondrial DNA group. A company-sponsored group provides one official, moderated, social media platform for mitochondrial DNA discussions and ongoing education.
I’m very pleased to “bequeath” this group to FamilyTreeDNA. It’s the perfect time, too, with the Mitotree release and full sequence testers receiving new haplogroups, along with the mtDNA Discover reports. Have you checked your new haplogroup – and mtDNA Discover?
I’m still an administrator, but I have been joined by several talented people from FamilyTreeDNA, including Million Mito Team members. We’ve assembled the best group possible to educate and answer questions.
You probably know that FamilyTreeDNA has an official Big-Y DNA group as well, here, where people can engage in conversation and education about Big-Y testing and results and how to use them for genealogy. This is the companion mitochondrial DNA group.
This FamilyTreeDNA® mtDNA Group is a private group, but anyone is welcome to join – whether you’ve already tested or are just thinking about it. It’s the “go to” place to learn about mitochondrial DNA.
Everyone can test their own mitochondrial DNA, so take a test, come on over, and join the fun, here.
See you soon!
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