Genographic Update....

Each day I check my "genographic" updates so far still no uploaded results. As a reminder, see my post "Nosce te Ipsum" from September 23rd. Thus far my DNA sample has been processed for at least a month now, going through several processes (here's the bio-nerd in me coming through); a quick rundown (you can track your sample at the Genographic website):

1. Arrival and Batch Creation: The kits are received at the Houston office of Family Tree DNA and checked in.
   
   
2. DNA Isolation: The cells are broken open by incubation with a protein-cutting enzyme overnight. Chemicals and the samples are transferred into deep well blocks for robotic DNA isolation.
   
   
3. DNA Analysis and Quality Control: The samples are transferred into PCR amplification plates for testing using a robotic liquid handling station. The appropriate chemicals are added to the samples to amplify the targeted regions of the DNA for testing.

Here you'll find few interesting links from the Genographic Project:

1. Atlas of the Human Journey: a cool, in-depth interactive map showing how the first people migrated from Africa across the Globe. The map also shows the relative genetic markers to geographic regions.
   
   
2. Globe of Human History: this map lets you select a date range to trace the earliest humans and their migration patterns with STORIES! The range is between 5,000 B.C. - current.
   
   
3. Genetics Overview: a brief introduction to modern genetics and how gene markers work.

Discover your ancestry today, buy the kit!