Geneva C-G, mtDNA Plus tests HyperVariable Region 1 and 2 (HVR1 and HVR2). This is a specific region on the D-Loop and covers 1142 base pairs. The entire mtDNA is 16,569 base pairs. That test is called the Full Mitochondrial Sequence test.
When you receive your matches, you will be provided with the name and email address of your match. Most people you are matching are alive. Those who have tested with FTDNA and who have passed on have blank email addresses or some have "deceased" written after their name. Matching someone on HVR1 & 2 is more anthropological in nature. Unless you happen to be lucky enough to have a rare mutation. The best use of mtDNA is in conjunction with a theory - say you and I both descend from the same mother's mother's mother's mother, but we cannot prove it. We both take the mtDNA test and match perfectly, then we descend from the same ancestor. As I said though, HVR 1 & 2 are more anthropological in nature, so the matches are going to be from thousands of years ago. Yes, you are cousins, but we like to call it "genetic cousins." Wait for your results to come in and then decide if you want to upgrade to the Full Sequence test or not. I don't know if it will be on sale or not later this month. Cheri Mello Family Tree DNA Admin Azores DNA -- For options, such as changing to List, Digest, Abridged, or No Mail (vacation) mode, log into your Google account and visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Azores. Click in the blue area on the right that says "Join this group" and it will take you to "Edit my membership." --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Azores Genealogy" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/azores?hl=en.
