DNA Sampling

[Joseph Puentes <makas@...>]

Just in case some of you missed this. I'd like to encourage you all to read
the following info found on the website and consider donating your DNA. The
only requirement is that you have compiled at least 4 generations of your
family history. But I think this starts with you as the first generation. 
We might be able to find that we are related genetically even if we can't
prove it genealogically.

http://www.smgf.org

Here is the gist of it:

How is this research going to benefit me in my genealogical research?

"Once enough data will be collected, analyzed and correlated, findings from this research will be made available for genealogical research. Individuals interested in learning more about their family history will need to submit an inquiry and a DNA sample in the mail, regardless of their previous participation in the study (the DNA sample submitted for the database will NOT be used to answer personal questions). This new sample will be compared with the data from the database in an attempt to answer the question posed. Information about how, where and when these services will become available will be posted on this website. Research progress and updates will be posted regularly on this Web site."