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Outline of the presentation by Patti Huff Smith

There is a lot to be learned from your DNA data, but you must take additional steps to make it happen. One way is to upload your RAW DNA data to www.GEDmatch.com.

GEDmatch.com is a website which allows users to share their DNA information with others to accelerate genealogical research and perform DNA match comparisons.

This presentation includes examples of GEDmatch usage and:

How to download your RAW DNA results and begin using GEDmatch.com

The benefits of GEDmatch

Compare your autosomal DNA with other users from different testing sites

Identify potential relatives who have also uploaded their RAW DNA

Contact your DNA matches via email

Aid in adoptee searching for birth family

Tools available on the GEDmatch site include:

Sorting results by closest matches

Genetic ‘distance’ of relative

Approximate generation to a common ancestor

Tier 1 – $10 membership required to use

Search match segments with Triangulation

A custom comparison system

Phasing: if ONE parent has uploaded their RAW DNA to GEDmatch, and a child has tested, the second parent’s DNA matches can be extracted, if the second parent is not available for testing.

Opt-in Policy for law enforcement

GEDmatch has been acquired by Verogen, Inc. (9 Dec 2019), a forensic science sequencing company

Please note:  it would be helpful to have your GEDmatch account set up in advance of the meeting time.