Have you had your DNA done?
#82
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: kansas
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haven't had my DNA tested, but my understanding is that it gives links to other DNA groups in the world and shows your percentage of each--and may give you links to others with same info.
But with geneology, researchers don't just depend upon"family history" or tales handed down--way too many inaccuracies. When researching, you have to have solid proof--like census, birth & death certificates, land titles, marriage records, etc. And most of us want at least 2-3 items that back each other up on information. Obviously, if the information recorded has been a lie to start with (which has happened on birth certificates and even census records) then it could cause one's DNA to be in conflict with the geneology. Also, in researching, sometimes records have been totally lost--i.e. Irish birth/marriage/death certificates for a chunk of time; US military records for WWI when the archive in St. Louis burnt, etc. In the case of birth certificates, and even marriage records, when the person was not born in a location where record keeping was routine (i.e. our own Great Plains when pioneers migrated). Geneology research is fun but one must be done accurately. DNA is very helpful for those that have no idea about ancestry, or only have parts of family ancestry but want to see what else may be there. Also excellent for those wanting to check for info on DNA to certain groups that are more vulnerable to health risks.
But with geneology, researchers don't just depend upon"family history" or tales handed down--way too many inaccuracies. When researching, you have to have solid proof--like census, birth & death certificates, land titles, marriage records, etc. And most of us want at least 2-3 items that back each other up on information. Obviously, if the information recorded has been a lie to start with (which has happened on birth certificates and even census records) then it could cause one's DNA to be in conflict with the geneology. Also, in researching, sometimes records have been totally lost--i.e. Irish birth/marriage/death certificates for a chunk of time; US military records for WWI when the archive in St. Louis burnt, etc. In the case of birth certificates, and even marriage records, when the person was not born in a location where record keeping was routine (i.e. our own Great Plains when pioneers migrated). Geneology research is fun but one must be done accurately. DNA is very helpful for those that have no idea about ancestry, or only have parts of family ancestry but want to see what else may be there. Also excellent for those wanting to check for info on DNA to certain groups that are more vulnerable to health risks.
#83
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Location: MN
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What information do these DNA tests include?
Are the results shared/sold with/to anyone other than the person ordering the profile?
Would these results highlight our similarities or emphasize our differences. ?
Do the companies refine their processes as they have more customers?
I admit to having some paranoia about the whole idea. Might be due to some of the novels I have read.
A very interesting topic, Jan.
Are the results shared/sold with/to anyone other than the person ordering the profile?
Would these results highlight our similarities or emphasize our differences. ?
Do the companies refine their processes as they have more customers?
I admit to having some paranoia about the whole idea. Might be due to some of the novels I have read.
A very interesting topic, Jan.
#85
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I was watching one of those commercials - i was wondering how specific the results are ."NativeAmerican" for example - Are they able to narrow it to a certain group or groups.
Russia is/was a big country - do the people from the southeast end and the northwest have different characteristics?
Russia is/was a big country - do the people from the southeast end and the northwest have different characteristics?
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#86
I was watching one of those commercials - i was wondering how specific the results are ."NativeAmerican" for example - Are they able to narrow it to a certain group or groups.
Russia is/was a big country - do the people from the southeast end and the northwest have different characteristics?
Russia is/was a big country - do the people from the southeast end and the northwest have different characteristics?
One would assume that they have to give a "generalized" version of the ethnic background they found in the DNA. Lumping all Russians, Native American, Chinese etc in their perspective categories.
#87
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Twin Cities, MN
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I was watching one of those commercials - i was wondering how specific the results are ."NativeAmerican" for example - Are they able to narrow it to a certain group or groups.
Russia is/was a big country - do the people from the southeast end and the northwest have different characteristics?
Russia is/was a big country - do the people from the southeast end and the northwest have different characteristics?
#88
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Location: MN
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I was reading a blog where a woman and her for sisters had this done - they all had the same biological parents - and the percentages varied quite a bit.
It was something about " which sister is the most Irish?"
It was something about " which sister is the most Irish?"
#90
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 683
Got our results, fascinating. Especially for my husband who father was adopted way back and we could find no records. Very helpful for medical history. As a Chemistry and Biology teacher we did DNA tests in class, simple. I have found several cousins and have become good friends and updated our family trees. Wonderful world
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