The genetics of
Genographic: the way to know human migrations
Joxerra Aizpurua Sarasola
2008ko uztailaren 17a
When the National Geographic Society and IBM launched the Genographic project in 2005, they wanted to find answers to the following questions: Most of us know the ancestors of two or three generations, but what were they 60,000 years ago? How can I be related to a Tibetan lady and/or a Maasai?
According to researcher Wells, who directs the research project, our DNA is a history book and between 2010 they want to collect 100,000 samples of DNA from indigenous populations around the world; in this way they will not only know the migrations and roads of the time, but will also try to find similarities between people.
For this reason, the researchers made a broad appeal to humanity to contribute to the project; how? Doing what is necessary to explain one’s DNA. Next, the researcher will tell the participants what their DNA is and what their similarity to other people is.
What are the steps to take to participate in the project?
First you have to buy a kit that costs 65 euros, which includes DVD, DNA sampling tools, brochures and maps. It is necessary to take a little whistle with the sampling instrument, insert it in the special can and send it to the indicated address.
The samples will then be examined in the laboratory, by men in one form and by ladies in the other; and within eight weeks the results will be transmitted to your home.
In these results you will not be told whether your ancestors are from here or there, but whether this or that trait has come to you or not. However, once the research work is finished, from 2010 onwards, more data will be published to know the genealogical tree itself.
This study has sought to preserve anonymity, since it is known that genetic information is very important information for one’s life.
Recently, several correspondents have insisted that “the Basques are different.” According to several titles read, it is possible to promote the idea that we Basques do not know what we are. But so far the only thing that can be assured based on these data is that the Basques have lived more isolated than others, and that’s it!
If you would like to participate in the project we have explained in this article, please contact: https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/internationally.
According to researcher Wells, who directs the research project, our DNA is a history book and between 2010 they want to collect 100,000 samples of DNA from indigenous populations around the world; in this way they will not only know the migrations and roads of the time, but will also try to find similarities between people.
For this reason, the researchers made a broad appeal to humanity to contribute to the project; how? Doing what is necessary to explain one’s DNA. Next, the researcher will tell the participants what their DNA is and what their similarity to other people is.
What are the steps to take to participate in the project?
First you have to buy a kit that costs 65 euros, which includes DVD, DNA sampling tools, brochures and maps. It is necessary to take a little whistle with the sampling instrument, insert it in the special can and send it to the indicated address.
The samples will then be examined in the laboratory, by men in one form and by ladies in the other; and within eight weeks the results will be transmitted to your home.
In these results you will not be told whether your ancestors are from here or there, but whether this or that trait has come to you or not. However, once the research work is finished, from 2010 onwards, more data will be published to know the genealogical tree itself.
This study has sought to preserve anonymity, since it is known that genetic information is very important information for one’s life.
Recently, several correspondents have insisted that “the Basques are different.” According to several titles read, it is possible to promote the idea that we Basques do not know what we are. But so far the only thing that can be assured based on these data is that the Basques have lived more isolated than others, and that’s it!
If you would like to participate in the project we have explained in this article, please contact: https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/internationally.