DNA 101: "
An individual's test results have little meaning on their own. You cannot take these numbers, plug them into some formula and find out who your ancestors are.
The value of the test results depends on how your results compare to other test results. And even when you match someone else, it will only indicate that you and the person you match share a common ancestor. Depending on the number of markers tested and the number of matches it will indicate with a certain degree of probability how long ago this common ancestor existed. It will not show exactly who this ancestor is."
An individual's test results have little meaning on their own. You cannot take these numbers, plug them into some formula and find out who your ancestors are.
The value of the test results depends on how your results compare to other test results. And even when you match someone else, it will only indicate that you and the person you match share a common ancestor. Depending on the number of markers tested and the number of matches it will indicate with a certain degree of probability how long ago this common ancestor existed. It will not show exactly who this ancestor is."
posted by Hugh W at 6:57 pm
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