You Can Trace Your Ancestry: Paternal / Maternal Lineage DNA Testing

31st August 2009

Human Evolution Paternity ExpressMaternal and Paternal Lineage DNA Testing: Ancestry DNA Testing - relies on portions of human DNA which passes from parents to children basically unchanged through many generations. For the paternal line the Y chromosome passed from father to son is examined. For the maternal line the mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) passed from a mother to all her children should be examined.

By examining these key parts of one’s DNA, one’s paternal and maternal history could be traced as far back as the first peoples who populated the earth. Scientific data shows that modern humans evolved in Africa some 400,000 to 130,000 years ago, and started migrating to other parts of the globe.

During this migration, subtle changes in the Y chromosome and the mtDNA which are the genetic markers developed as groups settled in the different areas of the world. Now, we carry those markers within our own DNA.  As a result of this, it is possible to ascertain our ancestors’ geographical beginnings with a simple mouth swab of one cheeks.

Maternal Lineage DNA Testing can trace one’s maternal lineage thereby determining what one’s ancient maternal ancestors’ most likely migration route would have been and the haplogroup to which they belonged.

Paternal Lineage DNA Testing helps one trace one’s paternal lineage thereby determining what one’s ancient paternal ancestors’ most likely migration route would have been and the haplogroup to which they belonged.

Native American Studies falls within Ancestry Testing.  DNA testing in Native American communities can be a valuable tool, when used in a manner which protects the tribe’s best interests. The technology of DNA testing provides accessible, accurate, affordable, and beneficial DNA Testing of all sorts to the Native American community.  A DNA test can provide valuable information about biological relationships between living tribal members and individuals claiming to be members of the tribe and wanting to enroll for tribal membership which provides certain benefits to members. Many Native American tribes now use DNA Tests to establish paternity, and provide supporting evidence for enrollment or dis-enrollment to the tribe; reunite children who were adopted out with their biological relatives, and claim child support and other benefits.

Finding Your Roots With Ancestry DNA Testing

24th January 2009

If you’ve every wondered how far back your family tree goes beyond the pictures and relatives you’ve got now, then Ancestry DNA Testing could provide you with the results that you’re looking for.

The latest breakthroughs in the area of this particular manner of DNA testing have gone well beyond the family allegiances that the common paternity test have given us to reveal a past that goes farther back than most of us could have imagined. With the methods that are available today, science can trace your ancestry as far back as 150,000 years.

Of course these new scientific advances have made it possible for everyone to have an improved understanding of the history behind our entire race and here at paternityexpress.com, we’re able to offer you your own personal part of that history with our ability to trace your own family back farther than you might have though possible.

Remember that genealogy is one of the fastest growing hobbies in North America and to that end there are more and more people interested in finding the best DNA Testing facilities that can give them a rounded picture of their ancestry.

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