The
genetic history of the British Isles is the subject of research within the larger field of human
population genetics. It has developed in parallel with
DNA testing technologies capable of identifying genetic similarities and differences between populations. The conclusions of population genetics regarding the
British Isles in turn draw upon and contribute to the larger field of understanding the history of
humanity in the British Isles generally, complementing work in linguistics,
archeology,
history and
genealogy.