FamilyTreeDNA

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FamilyTreeDNA is a commercial genetic genealogy company based in Houston, Texas. It is the world's largest genealogy driven DNA testing company with over 100,000 records;[1] FamilyTreeDNA claims that they carry out 90% of all genealogical DNA tests worldwide.[2] Its European branch is iGENEA.

FamilyTreeDNA uses the facilities of Arizona Research Labs at the University of Arizona for all DNA extractions and Y-chromosome testing, as well as some mtDNA testing.

FamilyTreeDNA is the company that formed the now widely referenced 12 marker Cohen Modal Haplotype.

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FamilyTreeDNA was featured on the Today Show [3] because of their partnership with the National Geographic Genographic Project. On the show Matt Lauer, Al Roker, Katie Couric and Ann Curry had their haplogroups tested and explained by Genographic Project director Spencer Wells.[4]. FamilyTreeDNA is the testing company for all public participation in the Genographic Project.

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  1. ^ according to the FamilyTreeDNA homepage
  2. ^ according to the FamilyTreeDNA homepage; however, competitor DNA Heritage claims to have conducted 75,000 DNA tests
  3. ^ Family tree project helps trace deep history MSNBC
  4. ^ Famous Haplogroups ISOGG

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