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Family Tree DNA - Y-DNA and mtDNA Results from the Netherlands

This DNA Project welcomes all people with direct Y-DNA or mtDNA heritage in the Netherlands. The "Netherlands Dual DNA Project" compiles and studies both mtDNA and Y-DNA test results for genealogic purposes, we also aim to connect individuals interested in exploring their family history and promote the use of genetic testing to assist genealogical research.

Family Tree DNA Surname, Lineage and Geographical Programs

FamilyHart Pennsylvania Dutch DNA Projects

Pennsylvania Dutch Surname DNA Projects: BRENNEMAN, BRENEMAN, DEARDORFF, DIERDORFF, GLATTFELDER, GLATFELTER, GLADFELTER, CLODFELTER, CLOTFELTER, GLOTFELTY, GLODFELTER, HOLLINGER, HOLLIGER, KAUFFMAN, COFFMAN, KAUFMAN, CAUFMAN, KAUFMANN, KOHR, CORE, KORE, KUR, MYERS, MEYERS, MEYER, MYER, MEIER, NEUENSCHWANDER, NICESWANDER, NEWCOMER, NEUKOMMET, PRICE, PREITZ, PREISS, RHYNE, RHINE, RINE, RHINES, SCHURCH, SHIRK, SHERK, SHERRICK, STANGER, STENGER, STAUFFER, STOUFFER, STOVER, STURM, STORM, STORMS, STURMS.

French-Canadian Heritage DNA Project

A DNA project dedicated to all those French ancestors who first settled in Acadia and New France in the 17th century. Including French, French-Canadian, Acadian, Metis, Cajun and others of French Heritage.

Gene Banking/Baltics

Online article about the voluntary, nation-wide genetic database being developed in Estonia.

Genetic studies of the Roma (Gypsies): a review

Genetics of the Acadian People

Describes a conference held regarding the unique genetic history of the Acadian people.

INDIA-PAKISTAN-DNA Mailing List

For the discussion and sharing of information regarding Indian and Pakistani subcontinent DNA including related information available from existing DNA projects through any testing company. Archives: browse or search.

Irish Type III Home Page

An R1b cluster from Clare, Limerick, and Tipperary.

IRISH-DNA Mailing List

For the discussion and sharing of non-technical result-based information regarding Irish DNA projects. Archives: browse or search.

Íslensk erfðagreining / deCODE genetics

Based in Reykjavik, Iceland, deCODE genetics is a population-based genomics company conducting research into the inherited causes of common diseases. Being situated in Iceland has certain advantages for the company. The Icelandic population, with its relative genetic homogeneity, extensive genealogical records and high-quality healthcare system, provides the resources to identify genes associated with a multitude of diseases.

JewishGen - Genealogy by Genetics

Joslin's Dr. Shuldiner Works with Amish on Diabetes and Genetics Studies

Online article regarding the Amish community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania and studies of the genetic origins of diabetes.

Melungeon DNA Project

MELUNGEON-DNA Mailing List

For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Melungeon DNA Projects. Archives: browse or search.

National Human Genome Center at Howard University

Washington, D.C.

NFLD-LAB-DNA Mailing List

For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) project as well as genetic genealogy discussions on all aspects of DNA in Newfoundland and Labrador. Archives: browse or search.

nordic-celtic-Y-Hap-I Mailing List

For the discussion and sharing of information regarding the Nordic-Celtic Y-DNA-Haplogroup I.

QUAKER-DNA Mailing List

For the discussion and sharing of information regarding genetic genealogy for our Quaker ancestors worldwide. Archives: browse or search.

Scientific American: Feature Article: The Puzzle of Hypertension in African-Americans: February 1999

Genes are often invoked to account for why high blood pressure is so common among African-Americans. Yet the rates are low in Africans. This discrepancy demonstrates how genes and the environment interact.