Everyone carries their mother’s mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), an indestructible record of your direct maternal line. The genealogical uses of mtDNA can be complicated and are limited–but in the right situations, they’re powerful. This guide covers the basics of mtDNA testing, and how to harness its power to further your genealogical goals.

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