[Wiotte]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

If my sibling and I were tested, would our genetic results be the same? Presuming I wasn't adopted as my older sister always claimed.

You would share 50% of your DNA.


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[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

You would share 50% of your DNA.


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Is that you -- my older sister who claims I was adopted? I was NOT adopted!

[Boomer]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

Is that you -- my older sister who claims I was adopted? I was NOT adopted!

Oh Joyce, please do not worry. Your big sister was just following the rules in "The Big Sister Handbook."

[PennBF]

It is so sad to hear that some think understanding the source of their DNA and the history of their life is "worthless". You wonder what fills their life and if it is some form of desperation or fear or just empty?

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by PennBF

It is so sad to hear that some think understanding the source of their DNA and the history of their life is "worthless". You wonder what fills their life and if it is some form of desperation or fear or just empty?

Relatives on both my father's and mother's sides have done extensive research into our genealogy so I am not sure how much help a DNA test would be. I am pretty sure it would show some Native America and African American DNA as well as my mother's side has ancestors coming over in the 1600s to the colonies. And we now have a whole branch of Jamaican-Americans after late my younger brother married one of these about ten years ago.

[Dan9871]

Originally Posted by villagetinker

They told me the results were 'destroyed' 2 weeks, if I remember correctly, after the results were mailed out.

The 23&me website, Our Health + Ancestry DNA Service - 23andMe , says:

"How large is the 23andMe DNA database?

The 23andMe DNA database has more than two million genotyped customers worldwide. You will continue to find new relatives as our database grows over time."

Also in the user agreement:

"Further, you acknowledge and agree that 23andMe is free to preserve and disclose any and all Personal Information to law enforcement agencies or others if required to do so by law or in the good faith...."

In other parts they say that 23&me retains the rights to genetic data they provide you for research and commercial products.

[thelegges]

Originally Posted by Wiotte

I was curious ( you never know, people lie ) so I tested with 23&me. The results were what I expected with one exception. 1/5 of 1 percent Native American. So, since I've traced my ancestors back to 1100 England I thought everyone was accounted for. Somewhere along my line, someone lied. [emoji6]


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Not so lied, as usually left out completely. My great grandmother was 100% native American, great grandfather was Swedish off the boat . First wife came over on boat had two children and died.
My native american great, married had my grandfather and died 4 years later. She is not in any bible, recordings, or pictures. Only third wife is listed. I have pictures of her. If not for my family's in-depth stories of my native American heritage, I would be have never know.

[autumnspring]

Originally Posted by thelegges

Not so lied, as usually left out completely. My great grandmother was 100% native American, great grandfather was Swedish off the boat . First wife came over on boat had two children and died.
My native american great, married had my grandfather and died 4 years later. She is not in any bible, recordings, or pictures. Only third wife is listed. I have pictures of her. If not for my family's in-depth stories of my native American heritage, I would be have never know.

You native american grandmother may not be listed as due to prejudice your family chose to deny her.

RE: 100% native american
That is historically unlikely. History shows that first of all the Indians were crunched together to to the white European invasion. They bred not only with whites but the Indian tribes were one of the few placed that would welcome runaway black slaves.

RE: Family stories
Like any other history, it changes till it is written down and once it is written it may not be true.
I compare what I know about my family with my sister. I know we were in the same family-I HAVE PICTURES TO PROVE THAT but what she knows her view of things is totally different then what I know.

[villages07]

If you are thinking about testing, now is a good time. Ancestry.com sent me an email saying cost is $69 I think for next week or two. The results are pretty basic as far as giving ethnicity and matching you with other subscribers who share your DNA. You can download the raw data and use it on other sites and services for additional research. For $5 promethease.com takes your raw data and compares your abnormal chains to results from published studies that can give you some insight into your good and bad potential for various diseases, medications, conditions, etc. It all gets very scientific and complicated but was interesting to play around with. I also did 23andMe.com. The test is much more expensive but does also delve into health traits. Their raw data was more extensive than ancestry.


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[Carla B]

Someone I know got markedly different results from Ancestry and 23&Me, although both agreed on 100% European ancestry.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Villager Joyce

I'm thinking about doing it. Have you? What did you think? Did it change your life?

My girlfriend was tested by 23 & me.
She was happy that she spent the money and received her results. It didn't change her life.
I haven't been tempted to do the testing.

[rubicon]

Both my paternal and maternal grandparents immigrated from the Campinia region ( villages towns around Naples.
Campinia had Greek origins. As far back as my grandparents ,etc could recall no family member married someone of different nationality

Hence my grandmothers admonishment while she pinched my cheek "you marry a nice Italian girl".

[golfing eagles]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

My girlfriend was tested by 23 & me.
She was happy that she spent the money and received her results. It didn't change her life.
I haven't been tempted to do the testing.

No need to test, here's your DNA profile:

20% Eskimo
15% Polar bear
10% penguin
20% lobster
15% hockey player
20% BET LOSER!!!!

[Villager Joyce]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

No need to test, here's your DNA profile:

20% Eskimo
15% Polar bear
10% penguin
20% lobster
15% hockey player
20% BET LOSER!!!!

Seriously. What are your thoughts on the testing, particularly the medical probability/possibility tests?

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

No need to test, here's your DNA profile:
20% Eskimo
15% Polar bear
10% penguin
20% lobster
15% hockey player
20% BET WINNER!

And you are 100% cross threader.
But thanks for your acknowledgement that I won our bet.
And now, Village Joyce wants you to be serious and give your medical opinion!