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From: Robert Stafford <>
Subject: Re: [DNA] Newbie: National Geographic, Relative Genetics, DNA Heritage,Family Tree DNA etc
Date: Tue, 3 May 2005 08:32:27 -0700 (PDT)


There is a tradeoff between using fewer and faster ("informative" in their terminology) markers vs. using more slower markers. For those not testing within a documented family tree, faster markers can be "misinformative." Even within family trees, they must be used with care. I have seen several cases of premature conclusions drawn from results on very fast markers.

Bob Stafford




robert mclaren <> wrote:
Another thing to consider is the markers tested. Each of the companies
offer a slightly different set. Which set is better? I think you will
find differing opinions on this. Again, I felt that Family Tree DNA's
panels appear to be better suited, but this opinion can change as more
research is done (or companies expand their markers being tested).


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