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Dennis  
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 More options Dec 5 2009, 5:01 pm
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From: Dennis <nob...@nowhere.invalid>
Date: Sat, 05 Dec 2009 17:01:57 -0500
Local: Sat, Dec 5 2009 5:01 pm
Subject: Re: DNA
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On Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:40:59 -0600, Chez <chezelw...@comcast.net> wrote:
>My wife and I are seriously considering haveing our DNA tested. As a
>preface, I'd just like to say we are not trying to match surnames, but
>are interested in general ethic testing.

You should do a little more research before you take the plunge. Google
is your friend. Search for "ethnic dna testing".

Besides Y-DNA and mtDNA (looking for ancestral lines), you have
autosomal DNA testing. Your choice depends on what you are trying to
accomplish, which is not clear from your post.

>How much of the testing companies saying that she needs her
>father tested is salesmanship?

None. Y-DNA testing requires a male donor (looks at markers from the
Y-chromosome, which only males have). mtDNA testing can be either
(because mtDNA is inherited from the mother regardless of gender).

I am not an expert ... I'm sure one will chime in shortly with more
details.

--

Dennis


 
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