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Genetic genealogist

A specialist who combines DNA match data with traditional genealogical record research to reconstruct family trees. In forensic IGG casework, the genetic genealogist converts partial database matches into a candidate pool for law-enforcement investigation.

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Barbara Rae-VenterCentimorgans (cM)CODISForenSeq KintelligenceGEDmatchInvestigative genetic genealogy (IGG)Opt-in policyParabon NanoLabsSingle nucleotide polymorphism (SNP)

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