I like the idea of the search of DNA databases. But it would be nice if a relative is found if their DNA sequence could be extracted from the database. Keying in all those numbers is tedious and prone to clerical error (known as clerical mutation).
Could a genealogy relationship diagram be expanded to show the DNA differences? It may be a stretch to have a program automatically fill in the DNA patterns of derived relatives, but that also would be a significant advantage over any other application. See a graphic example of what describing here. http://mysite.verizon.net/res1nx2p/DNA/results.htm You have great possibilities when you have both the genealogy information and the DNA results. A lot of programs can calculate MRCA (Most Recent Common Ancestor) but you could have the ability to show the probability of commonalities with each ancestor even if the genealogy information didn't show the connection. This could invoke genealogy research in areas unthought-of before. One of the short falls of MRCA calculations is that the results are the number generations to the common relative. Conversion to a date of the common relative usually uses an average generational time of 25 years. If the information is in the database of the generations and their birth dates a timeline could be produced showing the most likely time of the common relative. On 9/27/05, Henry McFadden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Ken wrote . . . > <SNIP> > We are open to ideas on additional features for the DNA information. > <END SNIP> > > How about a search similar to 'IGI Search' for DNA databases? > > Cheers > Henry -- Tell your friends and family about our Winslow Family Y-DNA project! They may know a Winslow who would like to participate in this exciting project. Legacy User Group Etiquette guidelines can be found at: http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/Etiquette.asp To find past messages, please go to our searchable archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/legacyusergroup%40mail.millenniacorp.com/ To unsubscribe please visit: http://www.legacyfamilytree.com/LegacyLists.asp
