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CHARLOTTE COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY - MARCH 30, 2013

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GENOGRAPHIC PROJECT

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Geno 2.0 - Genographic Project Participation and DNA Ancestry

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Introducing the next generation of our Genographic Project Participation Kit. This new DNA test uses

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Join the more than half a million people who have already taken part in National Geographic's

groundbreaking Genographic Project—contribute to this real-time scientific effort and learn more

about yourself than you ever thought possible.

ABOUT THE TEST

National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence Dr. Spencer Wells and team designed Geno 2.0 based

on the new technologies and insights that emerged since the launch of the Genographic Project in

2005. Using an exclusive, custom-built genotyping chip, we test nearly 150,000 DNA markers that

have been specifically selected to provide unprecedented ancestry-related information.

BY PARTICIPATING, YOU WILL:

• Discover the migration paths your ancient ancestors followed hundreds—even

thousands—of years ago, with an unprecedented view of your ancestral journey.

• Learn what percentage of your genome is affiliated with specific regions of the world.

• Find out if you have Neanderthal or Denisovan ancestry.

• Have the opportunity to share your story and connect with other Genographic Project

participants, helping us fill in the gaps in the human story.

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE GENO 2.0 DNA TEST KIT:

The Geno 2.0 kit contains everything you need to begin the journey into your past, including painless

cheek swabs and instructions for submitting your DNA samples (return postage required). Plus,

we’ve designed the Geno 2.0 kit box to serve as a beautiful keepsake to store your results after you

access them online.

HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS THE GENOGRAPHIC PROJECT:

The Genographic Project is an ambitious attempt to help answer fundamental questions about

where humankind originated and how we came to populate the Earth. Using the latest genetic and

computational technologies to analyze historical patterns in DNA from participants around the world,

our team of world-renowned scientists led by Dr. Spencer Wells, seeks to reveal our migratory

history and to better understand the connections and differences that make up humankind.

As a Genographic Project participant, you will have the opportunity to contribute your data to our

Genographic database, helping our scientists and researchers who are working to chart a

comprehensive map of the early stages of human history. Participation in the Genographic Project

database is your choice and is not necessary to access your individual results.

And a portion of the proceeds from the sales of Geno 2.0 kits are channeled back into the project to

support additional research and to fund cultural conservation and revitalization efforts for indigenous

communities around the world through the Genographic Legacy Fund.

Find more details on the Genographic Project on the About the Project page

Due to the cost of the DNA analysis, once the kit has been opened, we cannot accept returns or

administer refunds. You must have Internet access to view the results—results will not be mailed.

Results are available online via confidential Genographic Project ID 6-8 weeks after our lab receives

your DNA samples. If you lose the ID provided with the kit, we cannot recover your information. Each

kit contains supplies for testing one person.

The Genographic Project does not test for medical information. Please read the complete terms and

conditions of purchase. You must be 18 years or older to purchase a kit. Parental or guardian

consent is required for participation of a child under 18.

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Part 1: Out of (Eastern) Africa

Moving Around Africa A Cultural Revolution Out of (Eastern) Africa From Eurasia to Australia Harsher Climate,

Harder Migrations

Moving Around Africa

For tens of thousands of years, Homo sapiens lived throughout Africa. By 60,000 years ago, they

had expanded into nearly every corner of the continent. As their descendants moved into new

environments they became more isolated from one another, setting the stage for the high level of

genetic diversity we see in Africa today.

A Cultural Revolution

During this time people also started to make more sophisticated tools, and soon after began creating

art. Did new language abilities spark this burst of innovation? A genetic change in the population

could have allowed some people to express more complex concepts through language, out-

competing those who could not.

Out of (Eastern) Africa

Around 50,000 years ago, a small group of travelers crossed into Asia - possibly as few as a

hundred. Everyone alive today who has any non-African ancestors is probably descended from this

group.

From Eurasia to Australia

The intrepid travelers and some of their descendants followed a coastal route along the Indian

Ocean, reaching present day Malaysia within a few millennia. Along the way, they might have come

in contact with other hominids such as Homo erectus, a cousin of ours who had been living in Asia

for hundreds of thousands of years. By 45,000 years ago, people had reached parts of present day

Australia. This is an amazing feat, considering they had to cross nearly 60 miles of open water just

to get there.

Harsher Climate Harder Migrations

As humans moved into Europe, they faced cold climates and tough terrain. They also ran into

Neanderthals, our short, stocky relatives who had been living there for over half a million years.

Though the Neanderthals may have acquired some of their new neighbors' advanced technologies,

they soon found it hard to keep up. By 35,000 years ago, Neanderthals were confined to the

southwest corner of Europe. Soon after, they had disappeared.

https://www.23andme.com/gen101/prehistory/outofafrica/