Discovering your DNA Ancestral Background

PRLog (Press Release) – Nov 25, 2007 – The history and migration of your group has been worked out by hundreds of in-depth genetic studies by thousands of scientists over more than a decade.  To accurately construct a picture of historical ancestry and migration, many of the studies looked at:

- DNA sequencing ethnic groups from all over the world
- DNA sequencing bone fragments from archaeological sites found around the world
Today we can look at the DNA sequence in the mitochondrial DNA and then evaluate where your ancestors came from and how they got there.  Your type of mitochondrial DNA will label you into a certain Group; For example:

Group I originating 30,000 years ago is found in Mediterranean regions (in both Arabian and European centres), Group Q are descendants of the southern pacific regions (in particular New Guinea and Melanesia), Group J is found prominently in Russia and eastern Europe. It was born roughly 10,000 years ago, in - or near - Mesopotamia, and migrated into Europe.

There are over 20 different groups, and many of those are further divided to subgroups, allowing us to give more detail on your ancestral history. The history and migration of your group has been worked out by hundreds of in-depth genetic studies by thousands of scientists over more than a decade.  To accurately construct a picture of historical ancestry and migration, many of the studies looked at:

- DNA sequencing ethnic groups from all over the world
- DNA sequencing bone fragments from archaeological sites found around the world
From a simple mouth (buccal) swab our accredited laboratory can identify key genetic markers within your unique DNA. “By analysing these markers of genetic information taken from thousands of men and women living all across the world, we can reveal detailed personal family history, where it originated from and where your ancestors trail began and still continues”, said Dan Leigh, Marketing Director of DNA Solutions.

DNA forms an unbroken chain from generation to generation, connecting you to your ancestors some 150,000 years ago, around 7,000 generations back. “Your DNA is passed from both of your parents. We offer two paths (Paternal & Maternal) to construct your ancestral history” said Dan Leigh.

Maternal ancestry (DNA-Mother)- mt DNA - The DNA-Mother Wallchart tells the story of your ancient ancestors, based on scientific analysis of DNA you inherited from your mother. DNA-Mother works through analysis of mitochondrial DNA. This DNA is passed down to both genders so this service is open to all. Paternal Ancestry (DNA-Father)- Y-Chromosome. The DNA-Father Wallchart reveals the story of your ancient ancestors, based on scientific analysis of your DNA which you inherited from your father. DNA-Father traces the Y chromosome, passed down from father to son and therefore only found in males. If females are interested in discovering this side of their family, their DNA can be analysed using a DNA sample from any close male relative like a father, brother or uncle.

The findings of both services are delivered in a wallchart format in either A4 or A3 size and having the option of either a modern design or a more traditional layout. This explains the journey made by your ancestors with movement maps of their trail and detailed genetic information.