Got DNA? Have I got a project for you! [closed]

+44 votes
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The DNA Project would love to have you throw yourself into our DNA Project Gene Pool. The Mission of the project is simply to organize those of us who are interested in how WikiTree can integrate DNA test results with our shared limbs on WikiTree, as well as to find ways to expand the usage of genealogical DNA on WikiTree. Project members take primary responsibility for performing project tasks and helping members with DNA related questions offering assistance as needed.

Post an answer below and DNA Leader Kitty Cooper Smith will get you badged.

Mags

closed with the note: Opening a new Join post - this one is very large!
in Requests for Project Volunteers by Mags Gaulden G2G6 Pilot (639k points)
closed by Mags Gaulden
Please remove me from DNA project and take down my Tag. Thanks for all help while I was member.

Billie
Iain, you indicate that ScotlandsDNA does not "transfer". I'm not sure if that included downloading. Gedmatch's beta genesis is designed to upload from just about any site.

Ken, thanks for your comments. I'd be very interested  - as I'm sure would many others be -  if you could let us know how you were able to download your Scotland's DNA results. To the best of my knowledge, they and their associated companies never made their raw results available to their customers.

Unlike FamilyTreeDNA, Ancestry etc Scotland's DNA was more about deep ancestry rather than cousin finding.

 

Can you incorporate my own family history research into your results?

At present, we cannot incorporate your own family history research into your results. Our tests look at deep ancestry, tracing your genetic history over millennia back into prehistory, and will not usually be able to tell you much about more recent family history, or "bridge the gap" with your own research. 

However, we ask for some details of your known family history in order to contribute to our ongoing research into the genetic make-up of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is hoped that as more people are tested, and more recent genetic markers discovered, we will be able to relate our results much more closely to more recent history. 

 

Will I be able to compare my results to others to find possible relations?

No. We test for deep ancestry and your results are unlikely to help you contact living relatives, or indeed provide information on recent family history. Unlike other DNA ancestry companies which use short tandem repeats (STRs) and compare results to find possible matches, our SNP marker testing offers the best insight into your ancient genetic heritage. 

 

https://www.mydna.global/faqs/#WillIbeabletocomparemyresultstootherstofindpossiblerelations

I'd love to join! I'm so interested in how this works :D
Great Valerie! Mags

Iain, I wasn't very clear, my comment was intended to more of a question.  You indicated that ScotlandsDNA does not "transfer". I wanted to be sure you that you didn't mean "transfer" as into FTDNA or Gedmatch. This was true up until Gedmatch's Genesis. If there was some sort of raw data download or report, then you could see if Genesis accepts it.

Is this project "closed"? Would love to help out. I managed surnames Johnson and Clark Ydna results for years at familytreedna.com. Still do surname Leftwich.

It's the thread that is closed - the project has moved to a more functional project so we are looking for members who are ready to help.

The new DNA Project Join Post is here and explains where the project is going and why we need help! You sound like someone who might have some DNA Skills to share!

Mags

interested in helping out here. I have yet to figure how to certify my male tested lines as a female, so a bit of a learning curve. I do have many years experience with familytreedna.com and especially y results, ... don't do so much with MT b/c I don't really consider those as proper genetic chain.
I would like to join please.

61 Answers

+2 votes
I have my DNA from 23andMe and would love to pitch in. I've already uploaded my data to GEDmatch if that helps.

Thanks,
Jason
by Jason Burger G2G Rookie (260 points)

Thank you for joining us, Jason!  You will receive your Project badge shortly.  

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+2 votes
We are always hoping people will decide to join the DNA Project! Whether you are just a beginner with DNA wanting to learn more or an expert in the field, there is a place for you.  

Click the link in the description above to go the DNA Project page and if you have any questions, feel free to message me, the Project Coordinator, or one of the leaders.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Emma :-)
by Emma MacBeath G2G Astronaut (1.2m points)
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I've been on WikiTree for a while now, but I just recently started working with WikiTree's DNA resources. I have tested and linked multiple DNA tests to my profile. I also recently checked out some of the DNA Project Tasks and would be happy to help out where I can.

Regards,

James

by James Dignan G2G1 (1.3k points)
Fantastic James!  I will have a leader send a DNA Project badge your way.

And I am glad you have checked out the project task list.  If there is something in particular you would like to do,  let me or one of the leaders know and we will set you up.  

We are always looking for new ways to integrate DNA into WikiTree so feel free to throw any ideas our way.

Thanks!

Emma--Project Coordinator
P.S. If you add DNA to your tags you can better follow any happenings at WikiTree that concern DNA
+3 votes
Finally tested!   Joined google group.  Not enough free tags to follow on G2G!
by Michael Maranda G2G6 Mach 7 (70.7k points)

I agree, there is not enough room for more tags!  Welcome to the group, Michael.  I will alert a leader to be sure you receive a Project badge.

And if you haven't already done so, read through the  DNA Project page.  Scroll down to Project Task list and let me know if anything there tickles your fancy.

Thanks!

Emma :-)

+3 votes
Hi, I have had my DNA tested and I'm still trying to figure it out.  I would like to join the DNA project please.
by Mary Mayes G2G Crew (520 points)

Thank you for joining us, Mary!  I see you have received your DNA Project badge.

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+3 votes
I was so impress with my autosomal DNA results that I ordered my Y-DNA, would like to joint the DNA Project
by Denis Givogue G2G Crew (510 points)

Bienvenue Denis!  I see you have received your DNA Project badge.  

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

P.S. We are 8th Cousins 2x removed through Pierre Bérubé.  Nice to meet you cousin :-)

+4 votes
Hi,  I am the administrator of the Kendall One_Name Study: Kendall DNA Project at Family Tree DNA.  I'd love to be part of the DNA project and a Kendall DNA Project on Wiki Tree with our One Name Study on WikiTree too.
by Scott Kendall G2G3 (3.2k points)
Welcome Scott! I see you have received your DNA Project badge.  

Were you able to get assistance yet in setting up the Kendall DNA Project? If not, I want to make sure we get you paired with the right person who can help.  Please let me know.  

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)
+3 votes
Thanks! I've followed the DNA tag and set up my profile.
by Chad Smith G2G Crew (910 points)

Thank you for joining us, Chad! I see you have received your DNA Project badge.  

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+3 votes
I would love to be part of this group. I got my results July 2016. I have uploaded my raw data into several data bases looking for more matches.  I am having difficulty finding my father's side perhaps I will have more chances in here.  Thank you and I look forward to learning more about this grouo :-)
by Pattie Ramsey G2G Rookie (290 points)

Welcome Pattie!  I see you have received your DNA Project badge.  

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+3 votes
Please add me to the DNA project!
by Shelby West G2G2 (2.6k points)

Thank you for joining us, Shelby!  I see you have received your DNA Project badge.  

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+2 votes
Have done considerable amount of test since 2007 and have great interest in how others are utilizing their results, particularly in breaking through "brick walls".

Ron Bartlett
by Ron Bartlett G2G Crew (870 points)

Thank you for joining us, Ron!  You will receive your Project badge shortly.  

In the meantime, feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+2 votes

I would love to join the DNA PROJECT. I would love to see where the Gene lines will go. It might also help me understand how to read DNA. I had a complete set done through FTDNA. Both my mom and brother had family finder done. One through  FTDNA and one through  My Heritage. My sister who started me only this family knowledge quest when a friend of hers gave her a DNA test kit from Ancestry for Christmas last year.

by Wanda Geller G2G5 (5.6k points)

Welcome Wanda!  You will receive your Project badge shortly.  

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

If you haven't done so already, adding DNA as a tag on your profile will help keep you up to date on what is going on with the project.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

Thank you Emma. Yes DNA has been added.
+3 votes
Would love to join the project and participate in discussions around the integration of DNA testing into Wikitree. My dream is to see the capabilities of Wikitree combined with those of GEDmatch to bring genetic genealogy to a whole new level.
by Paul Chisarik G2G6 Mach 3 (33.9k points)
Paul we would love your input on this idea!  You will receive your DNA badge shortly.

I look forward to hearing more about integrating DNA.  As a matter of fact, feel free to start a G2G discussion on the topic if you would like to get feedback from the community.

Thanks!

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)
+3 votes
I would like to participate. I haven't had my dna tested yet, but I have added both my Mom's and my brother's dna tests to their profiles.
Thanks!

Karen Lisa
by Karen Lisa G2G Rookie (290 points)
I am interested and just realized I am already a project member! I was so excited to see this post growing. :)

Wonderful Karen!  It looks like you have already been given your DNA Project badge.

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

If you haven't done so already, adding DNA as a tag on your profile will help keep you up to date on what is going on with the project.

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+3 votes
Thank you for the email concerning the DNA badge. :)
by Patty LaPlante G2G6 Pilot (182k points)
+3 votes
How do I join the DNA Project?
by Patty LaPlante G2G6 Pilot (182k points)

You just did, Patty :-)  You have been given a DNA Project badge.

Feel free to check out our Project Task List for an area of interest.  And as always, we love ideas on how we can add new tasks to help improve the experience at WikiTree.

If you haven't done so already, adding DNA as a tag on your profile will help keep you up to date on what is going on with the project.

Welcome!

Emma--Project Coordinator :-)

+2 votes
OK, FTDNA has done the autosomal and Y with mt still outstanding.  I'm trying to use WikiTree gedcom to push a tree to them and ysearch.  It consistently bombs on both sites.  Can you tell me what I am doing wrong?  I would gladly join the project to help others avoid this pit.  Beyond that, the only credentials I can offer is that I avoided genetics with a passion during my education.
by Larry Snyder G2G2 (2.3k points)
+1 vote
I love to join project? I found a DNA group for my 8th Great Grandfather. Since I female is there any chance I could pull DNA from this person. It weird finding his Grouping online. Love to see if anyone matches me in these lines. I have done DNA just curious.

http://freepages.family.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~crrking/barnes/barnes_dna.htm
by Billie Keaffaber G2G6 Mach 4 (41.0k points)
+2 votes
I manage multiple profiles with tests by the 3 major companies, on gedmatch, including profiles with autosomal, Y to 111, Big Y(with a tested paternal 4th cousin, maternal uncle and brother in law) and mt Full Seq.  My work in progress tree is on ancestry (user janthonynorris) and portions on other sites. Member of DNA Detectives and am adoptee friendly having welcomed several back into my related familes.
by Tony Norris G2G4 (4.9k points)
+2 votes
Hope to gain experience in comparing and analyzing DNA.  As some mention, time could be a problem; nevertheless, there are good days and bad days.  I'm looking forward to participate and learn.
by Living Bump G2G1 (2.0k points)

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