Hiring a DNA Testing Company
Several DNA projects are being conducted throughout the world. A few are listed below in alphabetical order. Other DNA research organizations can be found on the Internet by using a search engine, such as Google, with the words "Genealogy DNA". Contact each organization for additional information.
- 'Kerchner DNA Testing and Genetic Genealogy http://www.kerchner.com/dna-info.htm'
- Oxford Ancestors http://www.oxfordancestors.com/
- Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation (formerly sponsored by BYU) http://www.smgf.org
- World Families Network http://worldfamilies.net
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.
Neither The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints nor the Family History Library is associated in any way with any DNA studies.