FamilyTreeDNA
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FamilyTreeDNA is a commercial genetic genealogy company based in Houston, Texas. It is the world's largest genealogy driven DNA testing company with over 100,000 records;[1] FamilyTreeDNA claims that they carry out 90% of all genealogical DNA tests worldwide.[1] Its European branch is iGENEA.
FamilyTreeDNA uses the facilities of Arizona Research Labs at the University of Arizona for all DNA extractions and Y-chromosome testing, as well as some mtDNA testing.
FamilyTreeDNA is the company that formed the now widely referenced 12 marker Cohen Modal Haplotype.
Media
FamilyTreeDNA was featured on the Today Show [1] because of their partnership with the National Geographic Genographic Project. On the show Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Katie Couric and Ann Curry had their haplogroups tested and explained by Genographic Project director Spencer Wells.[1]. FamilyTreeDNA is the testing company for all public participation in the Genographic Project.
References
See also
External links
- FamilyTreeDNA website
- iGENEA website
- MSNBC article "Family Tree DNA"..."solves a family mystery"
- Wired magazine article on Family Tree DNA genealogy
- New York Times article quoting FamilyTreeDNA president on Thomas Jefferson's genetic heritage
- BBC News article mentioning US firm "Family Tree DNA"
- USA Today article pricing FamilyTreeDNA among other DNA testing services
- Popular Science Magazine article on genetic genealogy & "Family Tree DNA"
- United Press International story about adopted boy's biological father found because of FamilyTreeDNA
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