Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Genetic Tourism
Well, not really, but I just found this link and it reminded me of Hartman's discussion of people using DNA tests to discover where their ancestors came from. Looks like doing this just got a lot easier. 23andme is a new service from a google-owned company that will allow you to see your very own genetic blueprint for only $999. You simply send them a saliva sample and a few weeks later you can trace your geographic origins, family tree, and more. So will people still feel the need to visit Africa to reclaim their heritage, or will Google maps suffice in the future?
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You should also look at AfricanDNA.com -- an enterprise involving Henry Louis Gates.
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