Ok, I stand corrected. I missed this question from the FAQ at first pass:
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<http://www5.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/faqs_about.html#top>7. How does the Genographic Project differ from the Human Genome Diversity Project (HGDP) proposed over 14 years ago?
While the goals of the two projects overlap to some extent, there are major differences in the clarity of our mission and the way we are carrying out this project.
The Genographic Project is studying the human journey—how we are all related, and how we arrived at where we live today. There is no medical research of any kind in the Genographic Project. Also, we will not patent any genetic data resulting from the project. All the information belongs to the global community and will be released into the public domain.
Ours is a true collaboration between indigenous populations and scientists. Helping communicate their stories and promoting preservation of their languages and cultures is integral. Before any field work begins, we have been and will continue to seek advice and counsel from leaders and members of indigenous communities about their voluntary participation in the project.
In addition to answering questions of scientific interest to indigenous populations and the general public, we feel it is imperative to give something tangible back to the participating communities through Genographic's legacy project, which will include educational activities and cultural preservation projects. Proceeds from the sale of the participation kits will help fund the legacy project.
The Genographic Project will actively involve the public; we want everyone to understand the goals, methods and results.
Fourteen years ago when the HGDP was first discussed, the language of DNA and genetic anthropology was foreign to all but a few scientists. Today that language is more familiar to many of us, and many of the ethical and privacy issues are more clearly understood by the global community.
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So, the results will be pubic domain for research - unlike much of the Geonome project.
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