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Surnames: CATLOW
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Hi, I come from a line of Catlow’s that originated in Lancashire as did most Catlow
families I believe. Through family tree research I have been fortunate enough to connect
my lines to other trees, but wouldn’t it be great if we could go further and actually
confirm the connection through DNA??!
I am ordering my Participation kit today, how about you?
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11080815/site/newsweek/ You might find this interesting too
This is the National Geographic Link
https://www3.nationalgeographic.com/genographic/index.html
On April 13, 2005, the National Geographic Society and IBM launched a groundbreaking
research initiative that will trace the migratory history of the human species.
The Genographic Project, a five-year research partnership, will use sophisticated
laboratory and computer analysis of DNA contributed by hundreds of thousands of people,
including indigenous peoples and members of the general public, to map how the Earth was
populated. Led by National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Spencer Wells, Ph.D., a team
of international scientists and IBM researchers will collect genetic samples, analyze
results and report on the genetic roots of modern humans.
With funding from the Waitt Family Foundation, the scientists will establish 10 centers
around the world and will study more than 100,000 DNA samples from indigenous populations.
The project is expected to reveal rich details about global human migratory history and to
drive new understanding about the connections and differences that make up the human
species.
"We see this as the 'moon shot' of anthropology, using genetics to fill in
the gaps in our knowledge of human history," said project leader Spencer Wells.
"Our DNA carries a story that is shared by everyone. Over the next five years
we'll be deciphering that story, which is now in danger of being lost as people
migrate and mix to a much greater extent than they have in the past."
The resulting public database will house one of the largest collections of human
population genetic information ever assembled and will serve as an unprecedented resource
for geneticists, historians and anthropologists.
Members of the general public are able to participate in the Genographic Project by
purchasing a kit and allowing their own results to be included in the database.
Individuals will be able to follow the progress of their own migratory history as well as
the global research by logging on to
nationalgeographic.com.
"National Geographic has been exploring and mapping the world for 117 years,"
said John Fahey, President and CEO of the National Geographic Society. "Now, as a
result of our remarkable partnership with IBM and Spencer Wells, we are deploying
state-of-the-art science and technology to map our journey across the planet. We hope this
ambitious and important project will increase our understanding and appreciation of our
shared history. The field science work, so generously supported by the Waitt Family
Foundation, will go into a virtual museum of human history."
"IBM and National Geographic are embarking on a historic expedition into our
collective past," said Samuel J. Palmisano, chairman and CEO of IBM. "Our two
organizations have long contributed to scientific exploration and achievement, extending
in different ways the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. We continue this
tradition of innovation that matters for the world and welcome the participation of the
hundreds of thousands of people who will join in this amazing journey."
Scientists from IBM's Computational Biology Center, one of the world's foremost
life sciences research facilities, will use advanced analytical technologies and data
sorting techniques to interpret the samples and to discover new patterns and connections
within the data they contain. IBM is also providing the core computational knowledge and
infrastructure that will manage the hundreds of thousands of genotype codes being analyzed
by the Genographic Project.
"The more we can improve our understanding of the common origin and journey of
humankind, the greater the possibility for all of us to see each other as members of the
same family," said Ted Waitt, founder of the Waitt Family Foundation. "And with
that awareness, we can find ways to live and work together on a global basis."
The Genographic Project has three core components:
Field Research – Collecting DNA samples and field research with indigenous populations are
central to the project. Blood samples from indigenous populations, whose DNA contains key
genetic markers that have remained relatively unaltered over hundreds of generations, are
reliable indicators of ancient migratory patterns. Wells and a consortium of scientists
from prominent international institutions will conduct the field and laboratory research.
An international advisory board will oversee the selection of indigenous populations for
testing as well as adhering to strict sampling and research protocols.
Public Participation and Awareness Campaign – The public can take part by purchasing a
Participation Kit, (U.S. $99.95 plus shipping and handling), and submitting their own
cheek swab samples, allowing them to track the overall progress of the project as well as
learn their own migratory history. These personal results will be stored securely and
anonymously to ensure the privacy of participants. National Geographic and IBM will
regularly update the public and the scientific community on project findings, by such
means as the Web site (
www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic ) and National
Geographic's many other media platforms worldwide. A television program, "The
Search for Adam," will air in the U.S. on the National Geographic Channel Explorer
series and around the world on the National Geographic Channel. Public participation may
be restricted in some countries, such as China and India, where the export of genetic
materials requires government approval. The Geno!
graphic Project will work with relevant authorities to achieve the broadest level of
public participation possible.
Genographic Legacy Project – Proceeds from the sale of the Genographic Participation Kits
will help fund future field research and a legacy project, which will build on National
Geographic's focus on world cultures. The legacy project will support education and
cultural preservation projects among participating indigenous groups .