DNA Evidence and the Book of Mormon
The Official Essay published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints on DNA and the Book of Mormon
The official stance of the Church on the topic of DNA research and studies and how they relate to the history of the people of the Book of Mormon
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Website Recommendation:
https://scripturecentral.org/knowhy/why-hasnt-lehis-dna-been-found
A great review of why we may never find DNA evidence for the people of the Book of Mormon in today’s Native American people.
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DNA Evidence of Book of Mormon People in the Americas (10 min)
A brief but very thorough review of why you would not expect to test current Native Americans and find a direct DNA link to the Lamanite people mentioned in the Book of Mormon.
The Book of Mormon and DNA Studies (52 min)
“The Book of Mormon and DNA Studies” by Dr. Ugo Perego, given at "FAIR Ritorna a Roma," part of the 2024 Europe FAIR Conference series. Dr Perego is one of the leading authorities on DNA and genetics as it pertains to the history of the people of the Book of Mormon, his presentation explores what is known and what can’t be known about this subject with the current state of research on the subject.
Nephite DNA In The Americas? (40 min)
David Read presents his findings researching the DNA and genetics of Native Americans and tying them back to the Nephites and Lamanites who left Jerusalem.
