Nordic R1a Y-DNA Project
Nordic R1a Y-DNA Project is a private initiative originating in Norway, with the primary objective of using DNA-sequencing of the male Y chromosome for indicating kinship between members of haplogroup R1a.
Purpose
The project objectives are:
- To create a base of knowledge on the use of Y-DNA sequencing for detecting relationships between members of haplogroup R1a, primarily of ethnic Nordic origin, secondly of northern European origin
- Spread information of its work through various sources, e.g. wikipedia.no and familytreedna.com
- Broadcasting knowledge of the haplogroup R1a in general
- Recruiting members of the haplogroup R1a for contributing to a R1a database of greater significance
- Contributing to the progress of refining subclades of the R1a
Status
Background
The inspiration of this project can be attributed to the discussion group (in Norwegian) DNA og slektsforskning on DIS-Norges Slektsforum, where a group of its own emanated; The yDNA Haplogroup R1a in Norway.
A process basically based on e-mail exchange carried on consolidating the project, and the project baseline and objectives were drawn out. Furthermore, a list of references to relevant literature and links to relevant resources on the web came to be shared among the initial participants.
The project began in 2007-11-15 with an initial 3 members.
See also
References
External links
- Karlsson, Andreas, et al. "Y-chromosome diversity in Sweden – A long-time perspective" European Journal of Human Genetics (2006) 14, 963–970[1]
- Holmlund, Gunilla, et al. "Y-chromosome STR haplotypes in Sweden." Forensic science international 160.1 (2006):66-79 [2]
- Helgason, Agnar, et al. "Estimating Scandinavian and Gaelic Ancestry in the Male Settlers of Iceland" Am J Hum Genet. 2000 September; 67(3): 697–717 (2000) [3]