Carmack DNA Project
We have started a Carmack DNA Surname Project.We need Carmack male's since the Y chromosome is only passed from father to son unchanged. Testing the Y chromosome will provide a genetic finger print consisting of 12 or 25 numbers. By comparing this finger print to others with the Carmack surname, we can determine if they are related.In addition, it will answer the question about Native American DNA.
We need any spelling variation such as Cormack, Carmick, etc.
The next step would be to decide whether to test 12 markers or 25 markers. There are pros and cons of the two tests. I recommend 25 markers from the outset if it is affordable.
The 12 marker test is usually sufficient to determine whether or not there is a relation to another project participate. Also, the 12 marker Project Price of $99 may be more affordable. Two individuals are considered related for the 12 marker test if they match at 10, 11 or 12 of the markers; an upgrade to the 25 marker test is then recommended to verify the match. The upgrade cost an additional $90 and is done from the original test kit contents.
The 25 marker test provides more accuracy in determining whether you are related to another project participant. Other projects have seen participants who showed 10 of 12 markers common at the 12-marker level, but showed 23 of 25 markers common with the 25 marker test. These participants might have concluded that they were not related if they had not done the 25 marker test from the outset. Another advantage of the 25 marker test is that it provides a more accurate estimate of the Most Recent Common Ancestor, or MRCA, for two project participants. The 25 marker test costs $169.
If you think they might be interested, just click on the following link and put in the request: http://www.ftdna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Carmackhttp://www.ftdna.com/surname_det.asp?group=Carmack
I also have provided information on my website that you may find of interest, here is the link: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~carmack/http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~carmack/
If I can answer any more questions please let me know.
Thanks,
dale
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Re: Carmack DNA Project
Dale Carmack 10/18/03