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The formation of Group 59, our most recent family group, was announced on August 24^th.  Since then, we have had new yDNA results return for 14 members, 10 of whom matched existing family groups.  Of the four who did not have any family matches, two...

On 30 September, 2009, Brian Swann will be giving a talk at the National Library of Wales on "DNA and Welsh Family History - Past, Present and Future."  Brian is the Regional Director of ISOGG for England and Wales and he asked if we would like to...

In addition to the standard 12, 25, 37 and 67 yDNA marker tests offered by FTDNA, there are quite a few tests of other markers offered in their Advanced Tests menu.  Here is alink to a page put together by another DNA project administrator, Diana...

The following tests were in progress at FTDNA as of 19 September 2009:

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

10/02/2009, 320, 159622, Y-DNA37

10/05/2009, 322, 156136, Various Y-DNA Markers

10/09/2009, 321, 160099, Y-DNA37

10/12/2009, 323,...

Evidence that the nuclear family dates back to the Stone Age has been unearthed for the first time by scientists.  Here is alink to the story in a British online journal called the Telegraph.  Although the article does not go into detail about DNA, the...