Living DNA has launched a project to determine identifying
patters of DNA within Germany and surrounding regions. They have partnered with Germany’s largest
genealogical society, Verein für Computergenealogie e.V. (CompGen) which has
3,700 members. Living DNA, a European
based company is seeking individuals with four grandparents all born within 80
kilometers (50 miles) of each other.
Comments from the two companies:
David Nicholson of Living DNA:
“It’s a great honour to work with
CompGen on this project, they have a vast understanding of the complex
population structures of Germany and surrounding regions and we are all excited
to see the results of the project”.
Dr. Tobias Kemper, genetic genealogist working for CompGen,
says:
“We are thrilled to be working on
this project which will show how the history of middle Europe – from the Roman
Empire through the middle ages and the early modern period – until now has left
traces within German DNA and their regional distribution.
The press release further states:
The
project’s aim is to map the genetic structure of contemporary Germany and
surrounding
eastern regions (Silesia, Posen,
Pomerania, East and West Prussia), which have been part of
Germany prior to WWI, with a
special focus on the former eastern provinces (now part of Poland and Russia).
Those who qualify with the location of their grandparents
would receive the test for only €89 + return postage (RRP €159), which includes
lifetime membership to Living DNA.
Those who quality, but have already had their DNA tested
with another company can transfer free of charge and have a complimentary
lifetime membership to Living DNA.
For more detail see: https://www.livingdna.com/en-gb/press-releases/255/new-dna-project-aims-map-germany-s-genetic-history
So, let’s get to testing!
Best wishes,
Emily
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