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From: Terrence Carmichael <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] News Release: Errors discovered in the Cohenim DNA studies
Date: Thu, 01 Mar 2001 07:51:30 -0800
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<<<<I would say the general take-home lesson is that it will probably be
difficult to
establish very precise ethnicity based on DNA analysis.>>>>
Not difficult, just time consuming. DNA holds the key to >99% of you physical
characteristics, and >99% of you ancestral history. You can tell a lot from
DNA. As the databases grow, the accuracy of the information that can be
extracted from sequence variations within the genome will greatly increase.
>From a sample of a person's DNA we WILL be able to determine eye color, hair
color, statue, skin color, and yes, ethnicity. All with very precise accuracy.
Another great feat in DNA research, aside from forensic, identification and
genealogical interests, will be stopping the aging process. Although, we will
probably still be dying of cancer in our 100s, we will be able to know our
ancestral migration patterns.
Terry Carmichael
wrote:
> In a message dated 2/27/2001 5:51:35 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> writes:
>
> > * The Cohen modal haplotype is the most common haplotype among
> > Southern Italians*1, Central Italians*2, Hungarians*3, and Iraqi
> > Kurds*4, and is also found among many Armenians*5 and South African
> > Lembas*6. This calls into question the notion that the haplotype
> > originated with the ancient Israelites and that it was found mostly
> > among ancient Jewish priests.
>
> I'm not qualified to comment on the specifics of this research, but I would
> say the general take-home lesson is that it will probably be difficult to
> establish very precise ethnicity based on DNA analysis.
>
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