Your genetic journey

w1z4rd

w1z4rd

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Welcome! I'd like to tell you a little more about the Genographic Project and what to expect if you decide to take part in this real-time research effort.

We're collaborating with indigenous and traditional peoples around the world to learn more about where we came from and how we got to where we live today. But participation is not restricted to indigenous and traditional peoples; we're also inviting the general public to join us on the journey. Together we can tell the story of us all.

About the Test
With a simple and painless cheek swab you can sample your own DNA and submit it to the lab. We run ONE test per participation kit. We will test either your mitochondrial DNA, which is passed down each generation from mother to child and reveals your direct maternal ancestry; or your Y chromosome (males only), which is passed down from father to son and reveals your direct paternal ancestry. You choose which test you would like administered.

What to Expect
Your results will reveal your deep ancestry along a single line of direct descent (paternal or maternal) and show the migration paths they followed thousands of years ago. Your results will also place you on a particular branch of the human family tree. Some anthropological stories are more detailed than others, depending upon the lineage you belong to. For example, if you are of African descent, your results will show the initial movements of your ancestors on the African continent, but will not reflect most of the migrations that have occurred within the past 10,000 years. Your individual results may confirm your expectations of what you believe your deep ancestry to be, or you may be surprised to learn a new story about your genetic background.
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Order a Kit
The Participation Kit costs U.S. $99.95 (plus shipping and handling and tax if applicable). The kit includes:

1. DVD with a Genographic Project overview hosted by Dr. Spencer Wells, visual instructions on how to collect a DNA sample using a cheek scraper, and a bonus feature program: the National Geographic Channel/PBS production The Journey of Man.
2. Exclusive National Geographic map illustrating human migratory history and created especially for the launch of the Genographic Project.
3. Buccal swab kit, instructions, and a self-addressed envelope in which to return your cheek swab sample. (You can download a pdf of instructions or the order and consent form. You will need Acrobat Reader.)
4. Detailed brochure about the Genographic Project, featuring stunning National Geographic photography
5. Confidential Genographic Project ID # (GPID) to anonymously access your results at this Web site
The purchase price also includes the cost of the testing and analysis—an expensive process—that will take place once your sample is sent in.
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https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/participate.html

Interesting project :D
 
I'm interested in this stuff. I sent off for my first DNA test a short while ago, and i plan on doing more tests.

Its another potentially usefull resource for those reasearching ancestry. I must just point out here that its not something that will give you an instant family tree, as many people seem to think.
 
Anyone done this yet? Want to know if it is worthwhile?

Saw it advertised on National Geographic.

Here is a sample result

Wonder if home affairs will accept it as proof if you need to change your race?
 
There are loads of DNA type tests out there - best fimilarize yourself with whats available and whats what etc, etc...

Dont just do this for he sake of doing it because they make it sound nice - it might be a flimsy DNA test with extra crap thrown in.
 
Boodles said:
Dont just do this for he sake of doing it because they make it sound nice - it might be a flimsy DNA test with extra crap thrown in.
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You are just calling some of the tests "flimsy" since that genetic paternity test confirmed that you and Gru/Tux are the fathers of Pooky.
 
w1z4rd said:
You are just calling some of the tests "flimsy" since that genetic paternity test confirmed that you and Gru/Tux are the fathers of Pooky.
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SSShhhh, shutup man - this is a public forum.

Jeeze, some people just cant keep secrets.
 
Do you think that your world is real? All that the human race and DNA once was, has turned into this:

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