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Here is an announcement sent today to project administrators at Family Tree DNA:

We are pleased to announce the launch of a new feature we hope will benefit your projects: Y-DNA "Third Party" uploads.

This will allow for the upload of 33 and...

A new look at the human genome suggests that unappreciated variations in its fundamental architecture rather than point-by-point mutations may be responsible for most genetic difference among people.  Click here to read more in Wired Science.

The August 2011 issue of the Phillips DNA Project's newsletter has been posted under the News tab in the blue bar above.  You can elect to read the newsletter in PDF, XPS or plain text format.

This month the newsletter contains information on...

The following tests were underway at FTDNA as of 30 July 2011:

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

08/03/2011, 417, 109920, Refine 37 to 67 markers

08/10/2011, 418, 105015, Refine 37 to 67 markers

08/10/2011, 418, 111170, Refine 37 to 67...

Personal genomics company 23andMe has launched an initiative designed to shift the balance in favour of participation of one non-European minority both in personal genomics and genetic research. The Roots into the Future project will recruit 10,000...