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''[[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Researcher]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|RTENOTITLE]] [[Hiring_a_DNA_Testing_Company|Hiring a DNA Testing Company]]'' | ''[[Hiring a Professional Researcher|Hiring a Professional Researcher]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png|RTENOTITLE]] [[Hiring_a_DNA_Testing_Company|Hiring a DNA Testing Company]]'' | ||
DNA testing has become an accepted tool for identifying ancestors. Information stored in the Y-chromosome passes virtually unchanged from father-to-son for centuries. Analysis of this genetic information, found in living people, can help you determine whether or not you share a common ancestor with another person alive today. Computer algorithms predict approximately how long ago the common ancestor lived. These results have many genealogical applications. | DNA testing has become an accepted tool for identifying ancestors. Information stored in the Y-chromosome passes virtually unchanged from father-to-son for centuries. Analysis of this genetic information, found in living people, can help you determine whether or not you share a common ancestor with another person alive today. Computer algorithms predict approximately how long ago the common ancestor lived. These results have many genealogical applications. | ||
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*[http://www.oxfordancestors.com/ Oxford Ancestors] | *[http://www.oxfordancestors.com/ Oxford Ancestors] | ||
*[http://www.sorensongenomics.com/ Sorenson Genomics] | *[http://www.sorensongenomics.com/ Sorenson Genomics] | ||
== Public DNA Databases == | == Public DNA Databases == | ||
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*[http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch] | *[http://www.ysearch.org/ YSearch] | ||
*[http://www.genebase.com/ GeneBase] | *[http://www.genebase.com/ GeneBase] | ||
*[http://www.smgf.org/ Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation] (formerly sponsored by Brigham Young University) | |||
The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the world's foremost collection of DNA and corresponding genealogical information. SMGF is making some information available on their web site. Finding matching DNA results and pedigrees in the Sorenson Database can help you make new family connections throughout the world and across generations.The Foundation is a world leader in DNA research with direct application to genealogy. Their work complements other studies that focus on the "deep ancestry" of humankind. | |||
== DNA Projects == | == DNA Projects == | ||