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Amgen Inc, the world's largest biotech company, has agreed to buy the genetic research company DeCode Genetics for $415 million.  Click here to read more in Bloomberg.

Phillips Tests in Progress at FTDNA as of 12/09/2012:

Due Date, Batch #, Kit #, Type of Test

12/28/2012, 488, 254244, Family Finder + MT-DNA

01/02/2013, 490, N85733, Refine 12 to 37 markers

01/03/2013, 490, 238578, Deep Clade

01/09/2013, 491,...

Jeff Probst of "Survivor" fame did not know much about his family's roots, so he decided to take a DNA test to get some answers.  What did Jeff find out?  Click here to watch the video for yourself.

The National Geographic Society has announced the next phase of its Genographic Project — the multiyear global research initiative that uses DNA to map the history of human migration. Building on seven years of global data collection, Genographic...

MyHeritage, a popular online family history network, has acquired long-time rival Geni.com and closed a new $25 million funding deal.  Click here to read more in Dick Eastman's Online Genealogy Newsletter.