Recent questions tagged dna

Description : Has anyone taken a DNA test via Ancestry, My Heritage, etc? If so, were you surprised by your results?

Last Answer : I’m waiting my test to get ready. In about two weeks, it should be done. Very curious as to read where my ancestry lies. MyHeritage I used.

Description : Do identical twins have identical DNA?

Last Answer : Yes. One embryo splits into two. Both have the exact same DNA. There can still be some outward differences, because of environmental influences. Sometimes they are mirror image twins.

Description : Can a DNA results from a saliva test be used to more accurately identify ancestry?

Last Answer : answer:I've used 23andMe - well, more accurately, my brother has. I'm not really sure what you mean by narrow down ancestral origins . That 40% German/French thing is the narrowing down ... searched for other people with the T2a1a haplotype I've found everything from Ireland to Sweden to Poland.

Description : So if one man sired two separate children, to twin sisters, would the children be more like siblings genetically?

Last Answer : answer:If the sisters are identical twins then the children are genetically full siblings. If twin men and twin women have children together as separate couples, the children are full siblings genetically.

Description : Do you have Neanderthal Ancestry? What would you think if you found out you did?

Last Answer : I was going to say “that explains the existance of conservatives”, but that would be insulting. To Neanderthals.

Description : How possible is it that a DNA test from the early 1990's are inaccurate?

Last Answer : As far as parentage,probably not, but in the 90’s they had not yet discovered amplification, but I think parentage is simpler than that, so- to answer- it’s probably not possible- and of course you have her blood she is your mother, so your question is kind of unclear.

Description : Is AfricanAncestry really a waste of money?

Last Answer : I sense spam

Description : If the jury can get it wrong, why can the prosecution not be wrong?

Last Answer : Depending upon the case, before it went to trial, a grand jury was presented the evidence and arguments, and felt there was enough there to merit a jury trial.

Description : Will a child, from a family of cheaters, also be a cheater?

Last Answer : Not necessarily. Once they have lived with the pain of cheating tearing up the family, they may very well become determined not to cheat.

Description : Can you get a DNA test for a baby you're expecting?

Last Answer : yes it is

Description : Heard of Nat. Geo's "The Genographic Project"?

Last Answer : Sounds like fun! But they will only determine one lineage for the price….and I wonder what the accuracy is?

Description : Can anyone answer a DNA question?

Last Answer : My understanding is that the backbone of DNA is uniform. So I don’t think it would play a role at all.

Description : Where do you think DNA comes from?

Last Answer : No, it doesn't happen accidentally. But no scientist thinks that it does. Such accusations are the fodder for many creationist screeds, but they are far from reality. DNA did not suddently arise ... self-replicating molecules that grew more and more complex, through RNA molecules, and then to DNA.

Description : Have you ever had a DNA test for genealogical purposes, to find out what nationalities your ancestors were?

Last Answer : Personally, I honor my anscestors spirit first, ethnicity second, consequently, discovering such heritage unequivically is of secondary importance. That stipulated, I have been acquainted with one or two ... have done so. I believe it is the maternal lines that are revealed more completely.

Description : Have you submitted a DNA sample to any of the DNA genealogy mapping services?

Last Answer : ive thought about it, and actually gone into the center to pick up a package, but i didnt actually do it. there was a sign on the wall that had a certificate for contributing to the dairy industry, and ... dna mutations. i was a bit scared and i never went back. ill just use http://myheritage.com.

Description : How to Make a DNA Model

Last Answer : How to Make a DNA Model A DNA model is an interesting way to bring the DNA that dictates the fiber of our being. It can help us understand the physical make-up of DNA and can make for a ... balls. Let the glue dry overnight. You can also do this project using alternative materials, such as candies.