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Subject: Re: [DNA] Capture DNA before death?
Date: Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:47:58 -0800
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Hi John

The best sample DNA medium is either blood or cheek scrapings. We use the
later, as it is non-invasive and you can collect the sample in the privacy
of your own home. Hair only yields mtDNA (no Y chromosomal material), so
for half the target population it's not the way to proceed,

If you are the son of your father, you have the same DNA as your father, so
you would be under no pressure to obtain a sample of your fathers' DNA for
posterity. On the other hand, if you wanted to get the mtDNA from your
father's mother, you can obtain that mtDNA by obtaining a sample of your
fathers DNA or if your father has a sister, who has a daughter, they would
share the same mtDNA and you would be under no pressure to obtain the sample
now.

Hope that answers your collection questions!

Bennett Greenspan FTDNA Houston

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Fairlie" <>
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Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 12:33 PM
Subject: [DNA] Capture DNA before death?


> Hi all,
>
> I am a DNA dimwit so please excuse ignorance.
>
> My father is very old, and will probably not be with us much longer. We
are
> taking video of him as a keepsake. The question is... can I capture some
> DNA from him for long term keeping? Some hair, some toe nail clippings?
Do
> such bits contain DNA? Could they be analysed in fifty years time when
> testing is more advanced again? I just don't want to lose an opportunity
> while I still have it.
>
> Second question. If I bought a DNA test, (some on this list are offering
> tests) what would the testers require? Blood? Urine? Hair? And what
> would they be able to tell me that I don't already know? Susceptibility
to
> various diseases? What else? I am intrigued.
>
>
> John Fairlie
> Mail us at .....
> Home page... http://www.fairlie.f9.co.uk
>
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