UnderstandingDNA

1. 23andMe provides a collection of educational materials to guide you on your personal journey of genetic discovery. Explore our learning resources and discover the world of genetics!   https://www.23andme.com/gen101/
New: Human Prehistory 101

4. Genetic Genealogy Tutorials

• Learn To Use DNA For Your Genealogy
• SNPs Are Us
• Glossary Of Terms
• Books and Videos
• Scientific Papers

5. 12/03/08 - Family Tree DNA is certified as the first genetic genealogy organization to adhere to the Safe Harbor framework of the U.S. Department of Commerce as required by the European Union's Directive on Data Protection.

6. President Bush Signs H.R. 493, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 prohibit a group health plan from adjusting premium or contribution amounts for a group on the basis of genetic information   5/21/2008--Public Law

7. http://www.isogg.org/  ISOGG! Our mission also includes educating others about the use of genetics in genealogy.  This can be accomplished through workshops, this website, speaker's bureau, forums, and meetings.

8. The Genographic Project EdNet website: www.ngsednet.org/community/index.cfm?community_id=278 Posted by Jeremy at IBM. One of the great aspects about a project as visible as the Genographic Project is that it moves beyond genetic experts to foster conversations with people of different ages and interests. Students, in particular have been very keen on Genographic, and school districts around the world are being very creative in how they use the Genographic Project to teach students about science, history, language, and even music. Read story here. https://genographic.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/lan/en/silk_route_announcement.html

9. Spencer Wells on Voice of America today February 4, 2009 in Spencer Wells Read the transcript of Spencer fielding questions from people around the world in today's Voice of America's real time web chat: http://www.voanews.com/english/2009-02-04-Genographic-Prjoject.cfm
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