Linda,
Thanks. I was there reading and basically found what I wanted to know,
except what if it were different markers in the same DNA scheme that did not
compare. i.e.. 4th marker vice 3rd., etc.
Regards,
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Threadgill" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 11:37 AM
Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Genealogy
> Steve,
> Yes, If you test 46 markers and you match the person 45/46 the probability
> that you and the other person share a common ancestor is high. It is less
> probable if you and the person do not share the same surname. If you go to
> FTDNA , their FAQ should answer questions. As for your question regarding
> if someone tests 36 and the other 46, well both will have to test for the
> same amount of markers. The person who tested 36 will have to test 46
> markers to get a good comparison or bother can be compared by used only 36
> markers for both. Do they match 36/36 at 36 markers? BTW,,you shouldn't
> have to test with FTDNA to be able to access their FAQ section. I could
> possibly send you a comparison chart to your personal email address, but I
> don't think the mailing list can handle it if I cut and pasted it into
> this email.
> Linda
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Stevens
> Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 6:51 AM
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: [VA-ROOTS] Genealogy
>
> While on the subject of DNA, does anyone know how to interpret the
> results?
> As an example: Two people test 46 marker and their DNA match exactly,
> except
> for one marker. Let's say the one marker is off by one, a 12 instead of
> 11.
> How does one determine the Most Recent? Does it matter which marker it
> is?
> What if one person does a 36 marker and the other a 46 and off by one?
>
> Doing the test is one thing, interpreting them is another. I know the
> labs
> do the readings and Most Recent, but if you think (would say know) two
> people are from the same great grandfather, but a marker is off by one and
> the results say Most Recent is 6, then what do you reason from the
> results?
>
> Thanks for any help.
>
> Regards,
>
> Steve
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