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Genetic Genealogy Article in the Houston Chronicle

September 22nd, 2008 in DNA Articles, DNA Companies |

Journalist Maggie Greenhouse writes an entertaining article about genetic genealogy entitled “Who Do You Think You Are? Company Can Help Trace Genetic Ancestry” (Houston Chronicle, Sept. 19, 2008) .  Much of the article is about Oxford Ancestors (OA), a genetic genealogy company based in England, but the article also mentions some companies in the United States:

“Houston is also home to Family Tree DNA, a company that offers the same services as Oxford Ancestors. Last year, Harvard professor Henry Louis Gates joined forces with Family Tree DNA to help African Americans looking for answers about their past. AfricanDNA, the company Gates launched in November 2007, offers both genetic testing and genealogical tracing services for African Americans.”

Interestingly, the article mentions that OA databases have DNA from approximately 30,000 people.  By the way, I also noticed that the OA website has been completely redesigned.  It was a much needed update and looks good

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