Re: A question re: DNA testing

[JYoun...@aol.com]

> have not done this but have a couple of thoughts, having taught
> some genetics courses to community college nursing students:
>
> 1. it is really not worth it to try to find out your DNA unless you
> have a sample to compare it with.
>
> 2. in my opinion [imho] it is really only worthwhile if you worry
> about a myriad of genetic anamolies or diseases and want to see if
> they run in your family line.
>
> Betti <chi...@pobox.com>
> home.comcast.net/~chinmom

Hi, Betti-

Genetic testing for medical purposes is a whole different issue than
being tested for genealogical purposes. The Y-DNA and mtDNA testing
being done by the genealogy companies doesn't test for the medical
issues or report that type of results to you. Companies like
23andme.com and a few others DO test for these issues but also in
testing all 23 chromosomes and they give you genealogical
information as well.

As for having a sample or surname study to compare with...more and
more people are being tested every day, and while YOU may be the
first in your family line -- others will surely follow and then
connect with you. SOMEONE has to be the first.

Joan

JYoun...@aol.com