via slideshare.netThis is a little off-topic for The Genetic Genealogist, but I thought I would share this paper which I wrote for a Genetics & Ethics class this spring. The paper examines all the biological and behavioral limitations on the...
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The mtDNA of Otzi, the Iceman discovered in the Alps, was recently re-analyzed. The results suggest that the previous mtDNA sequence was contaminated by a modern mtDNA source, and that the mtDNA belongs to a previously unidentified subclade of...
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TruGenetics is a genomics company offering at least 10,000 free SNP scans to those who register at their website.  Unlike most other personal genomics companies, TruGenetics users complete a survey to create a “personalized risk .
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An article in the United Arab Emirate newspaper The National (wikipedia) does a terrific job of highlighting recent research from Family Tree DNA.  The story - “DNA could illuminate Islam’s lineage” – discusses research that has attempted to...
Topics: Ancient DNA, DNA Companies, DNA in the News, DNA Studies, Famous DNA, Genealogy, Y chromosome

{"title":"Family Tree DNA Discovers Y-DNA Signature That Might Represent the Prophet Mohammed","post_url":"http:\/\/www.thegeneticgenealogist.com\/2009\/06\/19\/family-tree-dna-discovers-y-dna-signature-that-might-represent-the-prophet-mohammed\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/TheGeneticGenealogist","author":"TheGeneticGenealogist","date":"2009-06-19 11:11:32","summary":"An article in the United Arab Emirate newspaper The National (wikipedia) does a terrific job of highlighting recent research from Family Tree DNA.\u00a0 The story - \u201cDNA could illuminate Islam\u2019s lineage\u201d \u2013 discusses research that has attempted to..."}

A quick digest of some of the most interesting news and developments in the field:10 Great Blogs for Genetic GenealogistsI made this list of 10 Great Blogs for blogs.com a few months ago.  It contains 10 blogs that I believe are vital reading for anyone.
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{"title":"The Latest in Genetic Genealogy and Personal Genomics News","post_url":"http:\/\/www.thegeneticgenealogist.com\/2009\/06\/08\/the-latest-in-genetic-genealogy-and-personal-genomics-news\/","feed_url":"http:\/\/feeds.feedburner.com\/TheGeneticGenealogist","author":"TheGeneticGenealogist","date":"2009-06-08 18:44:29","summary":"A quick digest of some of the most interesting news and developments in the field:10 Great Blogs for Genetic GenealogistsI made this list of 10 Great Blogs for blogs.com a few months ago.\u00a0 It contains 10 blogs that I believe are vital reading for anyone."}