DESCRIPTIONS
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Ethnic and Geographic Origins: All Y-DNA
tests allow you to identify your ethnic and geographic
origins, both recent and far distant on your direct male
descending line. Among others, you will be able to check
your Native-American or African Ancestry as
well as for the Cohanim (Jewish Priesthood, 3000
years old) Ancestry.
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Y-Chromosome - DNA Tests |
Y-DNA12 - 12 Marker Test: This
test is the world standard to verify the Y chromosome for
genetic matches between males. Results are placed in our
Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same identical
results, we will inform both parties if they have both
signed the FTDNA Release Form. The customer receives a
Certificate & report generally describing Y-DNA sequencing
and the meaning of the probability between matches.
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Y-DNA37 - 37 Marker Test: Tests
the Y chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results
are placed in our Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the
same identical or near identical results, we will inform
both parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form.
A perfect match of 37 markers means that the two individuals
matching shared a common ancestor in recent times. The
customer receives a Certificate & report generally
describing Y-DNA sequencing and the meaning of probability
between matches.
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Y-DNA67 - 67 Marker Test:
The
highest resolution Y-DNA test in the world: tests the Y
chromosome for genetic matches between males. Results are
placed in our Y-DNA database and when 2 people show the same
identical or near identical results, we will inform both
parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. A
perfect match of 67 markers means a very tight connection: a
common ancestor in very recent times. The customer receives
a Certificate & report generally describing Y-DNA sequencing
and the meaning of probability between matches.
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Oxford Conversion Kit: This test
will add the markers needed to convert your Oxford results
to our Y-DNA 37 Marker test. You only need to provide us a
copy of your Oxford results, and to use the kit to send us a
DNA sample. Your results will be added to our database and
matched to the other people in it. You will also be able to
search our Recent Ethnic Origins database.
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Ancestry Conversion Kit: The
Ancestry Conversion Kit will test the additional markers
that are needed to make your results significant from the
genealogical standpoint and ready for inclusion in our
database for 37 markers. This kit is also good for
converting any competitors' results.
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Mitochondria - mtDNA Tests |
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Ethnic and Geographic Origins - "Eve's Daughters":
This test also allows you to identify your ethnic and
geographic origins, both recent and far distant, on your
direct maternal line. Among other features, this test will
be able to indicate your Native-American Ancestry and
which of the 5 major groups that settled in the Americas you
are most likely to be descended from. Or, it will point to
African Ancestry or other ethnic origins, known as
the branches related to "Eve's Daughters". Note that
since we are testing only your maternal line, the results
will not have input from any spouses along the way. |
mtDNA: Tests the mtDNA of females
and the female lineage of males for HVR1 (16001 to 16569).
Results are placed in our mtDNA database and when 2 people
show the same identical polymorphism, we will inform both
parties if you have both signed the FTDNA Release Form. The
customer receives a report generally describing mtDNA, the
meaning of polymorphism, your differences from the Cambridge
Reference Sequence and the meaning of probability between
matches.
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mtDNAPlus: Tests the mtDNA HVR1 and HVR2 of females and
the female lineage of males, and also verifies possible
Native American and African ancestry. This is the mtDNA test
that includes the most number of base pairs offered
anywhere: 16001 to 16569 and 00001 to 00574, for a total of
1143 base pairs. Results are placed in our mtDNA database
and when 2 people show the same identical polymorphism, we
will inform both parties if you have both signed the FTDNA
Release Form. The customer receives a report generally
describing mtDNA, the meaning of polymorphism, your
differences from the Cambridge Reference Sequence and the
meaning of probability between matches.
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Oxford mtConversion Plus: This
test will add the markers needed to convert your Oxford
results to our mtDNAPlus (HVR1+HVR2) test. You only need to
provide us a copy of your Oxford results, and to use the kit
to send us a DNA sample. Your results will be added to our
database and matched to the other people in it.
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mtDNA Full Sequence: The purpose
of offering a Full Mitochondria Sequence test is to: a) more
accurately establish the actual mutation rate of the female
inherited mtDNA; b) apply statistics to more accurately
predict when two people who match identically likely shared
a MRCA (Most Recent Common Ancestor); c) provide the only (or
final) mtDNA test that one will ever need to take;
d) allow
our most inquisitive clients to have results that will be
‘in hand’ when more advanced scientific papers are published
in the future.
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