geneetilistes
Geneetilistes is a term used in some circles to describe practitioners and researchers who focus on genetic genealogy and the interpretation of genetic data to illuminate family history, ancestry, and population origins. The term is a neologism and is not universally standardized; its usage varies by source, sometimes denoting academics, data analysts, or hobbyists who combine archival genealogical records with genetic information from DNA testing.
Activities and scope include curating and cross-referencing genealogical records (birth, marriage, census data) with genetic data,
Ethical and policy considerations: privacy of individuals and relatives, consent for genetic data use, potential for
History and usage: The term appears sporadically in academic articles, conference abstracts, and media pieces; due
See also: genetic genealogy, consumer genetics, population genetics, genealogy, DNA testing.