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00:00 - Investigative Genetic Genealogy Podcast With Cairenn Binder & Ranielle Rivera

00:33 - What is forensic investigative genetic genealogy?

02:08 - What's the difference between Forensic genetic genealogical DNA analysis (FGG) and STR DNA  database technology?

02:45 - Lets look over Matts ancestry.com results and see what we can learn!

04:38 - What percentage of your nationality actually matters in tracking?

08:26 - How does someone get into Forensic genetic genealogical (FGG)?

11:45 - What databases are used in Forensic genetic genealogical (FGG)?

17:52 - Why should we upload our DNA to these types of databases?

20:16 - What kinds of DNA is used for FGG?

24:01 - What's the significance of Y DNA in forensics?

26:24 - What's a centimorgan?

27:57 - What populations are well represented in the genetic databases?

29:39 - How are your skills transferring over in real life situations?

30:35 - Cairenn Binder looks a lot like Karen Kilgariff

31:17 - How long does it take to build out a family tree?

32:19 - Have you ever come across hidden family secrets?

35:24 - How does Forensic genetic genealogical (FGG) work with law enforcement?

37:14 - What are the main factors that make cases different?

39:21 - How are cases treated differently if there is not a quick match and you need more data?

41:25 - Do they mail you teeth? How do you get DNA to put into the system?

44:20 - Does the FGG team inform the families of your findings?

45:28 - How does giving people an answer feel?

46:59 - What ethical dilemmas are being discussed in the FGG field?

49:01 - Thoughts on making genetic modification in babies? How will it affect investigative genetic genealogy?

50:44 - Walk us through what DNA search from your end looks like?

53:11 - Once you've identified the person do you feel the need to go get some photographs just to visually confirm?

54:40 - Can you give us an optimistic take on how this technology has been used to do good?