Thursday, December 23, 2010

Genographic Newsletter: Volume 5, Issue 4



 
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Volume 5, Issue 4
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The Baalbek ruins, Lebanon.
Inside the Project
Genographic Project scientists Wolfgang Haak (of the Ancient DNA Center in Adelaide) and Marc Habr (of the Middle East Center in Beirut) published scientific research papers using data from the Genographic Project.

Influences of history, geography, and religion on genetic structure: the Maronites in Lebanon

Ancient DNA Indicates Farmers, not Just Farming, Spread West
 
Lisa Matisoo-Smith discusses the Genographic Project results with various village members in Emirau.
From the Field
Lisa Matisoo-Smith, Genographic Project Investigator at the Oceania Center in Otago, New Zealand, recently returned from a week in the field in Emirau, Papua New Guinea. Having worked with the Emirau community for the past four years, Lisa has built strong relationships with local schools and community leaders. Read Lisa's stories from the field and learn about the Emirau community's interest in their history and heritage.
 
Did you know?
Now in its fifth year, the Genographic Legacy Fund has supported 53 projects, which span six continents and reflect over $1.4 million dollars in grants. This year's awards went to projects in Alaska, Ghana, India, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Namibia and Nigeria.
The Genographic Project was launched in 2005 initially as a five-year project; however, our research centers will continue their field work and analysis through 2011. We anticipate that publications from the analyses of the data will continue for several years into the future and Genographic Public Participation Kits will be continue to be available for members of the public to purchase.
You can explore the Arctic with Project Director Spencer Wells. He will be joining the National Geographic Expedition to Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard. Learn more and secure your spot.

A public participant uses his daughter's help to swab and participate in the event at the Adelaide Central Market.
Genographic Public Swabbing Event Held in Adelaide, Australia
The University of Adelaide hosted a Genographic swabbing event at the Adelaide Central Market, inviting one hundred Adelaideans to swab for free on a first-come, first-served basis. Post Doc Wolfgang Haak and Principal Investigator Alan Cooper from Genographic's Ancient DNA research center based in Adelaide, combined the results to provide insight into each individual's deep ancestry and a snapshot of Adelaide's migratory history at a public lecture held at the university.

See photos from the event and learn about the results
 
Frequently Asked Question
Q: If I have already tested with the Genographic Project, should I still give my family members a Genographic Public Participation Kit?

A: Each Public Participation Kit tests either the maternal or paternal side of your DNA, following the bloodline down through the generations. If you have tested one side, you or a blood relative can still test the other side. Males possess both a Y chromosome (paternal) and mitochondrial (maternal) DNA, so they may choose to test either side with the Genographic Public Participation Kit (one test per kit). As females do not possess a Y chromosome, they can test only their maternal DNA but can discover more about their paternal lineage by asking a male blood relative to test instead. Learn more about Y chromosome and mitochondrial DNA on our website.

See more Frequently Asked Questions.
 
Three generations celebrate their heritage with the Genographic Project.
Featured Migration Story
We Are Still Here!: A woman's story about her family's hidden history in World War II and how she, her daughter, and her granddaughter celebrate their heritage today with the Genographic Project.

We want to hear your personal migration story too. Tell us about what you learned about your deep ancestry from the Genographic Public Participation Kit. Has it changed the way you view yourself or others?

Submit your story.
 
Support the Project
Your tax-deductible donation can help us answer key questions about our shared deep ancestry and humanity's 60,000-year odyssey around the globe.
 
*Note that this does not constitute as a receipt or invoice for your purchase.

Photographs courtesy Mark Thiessen (Genographic Public Participation Kit), Chafic Karam (Inside the Project), Glenn Summerhaye (From the Field), Bettina Cutler (Genographic Public Swabbing Event Held in Adelaide, Australia), Genographic Participant. (Featured Migration Story).

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"Haz tu Arbol Genealogico...El Arbol mas Hermoso de la Creacion"


Por medio de la historia familiar descubrimos el árbol más hermoso de la creación: nuestro árbol genealógico. Sus numerosas raíces se remontan a la historia y sus ramas se extienden a través de la eternidad. La historia familiar es la expresión extensiva del amor eterno; nace de la abnegación y provee la oportunidad de asegurarse para siempre una unidad familiar".
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Tuesday, December 07, 2010

Join Us Online December 15th for FamilySearch's December 2010 Bloginar!

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Join us Online December 15th for FamilySearch's December 2010 Bloginar!

 

This free, informational bloginar will cover the latest FamilySearch news and include a demonstration of the November and December upgrades to the new beta search engine—all in preparation to launch the next generation FamilySearch.org. See below for participation/login details.

 

Who Should Attend? Any news writer, genealogy media professional, or blogger interested in the latest FamilySearch updates or current developments for their readers.

 

When:                Wednesday, December 15, 2010

                            Noon to 1:15 p.m. MST

Where:               Online

 

Agenda

 

12:00   Welcome. FamilySearch Bloginar Overview

12:05   New Online Collections

            Indexing Update

RootsTech 2011 Update

 

12:15   Next Generation FamilySearch.org (Beta.FamilySearch.org): Latest Tips and Tricks

November Upgrade(s)

                        - Catalog place search

             December Upgrades

                        - New search forms

                        - Date context fixes

                        - Other search results improvements

            Upcoming Changes (January/February)

                        - Filters

                        - Collection specific search

                        - Exact/close/partial controls

13:00     Questions and Answers

 

Login/Call Instructions:

 

Meeting Name: FamilySearch December 2010 Bloginar

When: 12/15/2010 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)

Conference Phone Number(s):

International Toll:  1-719-867-0075
US/CAN Toll Free:  1-800-591-2259

 

Participant Passcode: 948178 

To join the meeting online, click on this link: http://ldschurch1.na5.acrobat.com/bloginar/
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If you have never attended a Connect Pro meeting before:

Test your connection: http://ldschurch1.na5.acrobat.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm

Get a quick overview: http://www.adobe.com/go/connectpro_overview

 

 

Paul Nauta

FamilySearch Public Affairs Manager

801-240-6498

 

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