This course explores how advancements in technology and genetics are revolutionizing the study of family ties and ancestry. Participants will learn how to research their family tree, find living relatives, and understand their genetic heritage. The course covers topics such as analyzing face structure, historical connections, and protecting genetic data. The teaching method involves a conversation among leading researchers in the field. This course is intended for individuals interested in genealogy, genetics, and the science of human connections.
Overview
Syllabus
Participant Introductions.
What do companies like ancestry.com help people discover?
How much data are we talking about?
A surprise discovery of heritage.
From hobbyist to professional.
15 years and 3 Bil. dollars to sequence the first DNA... What about today?
Do science and history need each other?
Welcome Brenna Henn and Mark D. Shriver.
Tracing a skull from an under water cave.
What can a skull tell you about a person?
The one drop rule.
What is a composite face?
How do you protect the data of Genetic tests?
Taught by
World Science Festival
