November 20, 2008

Y-DNA Haplogroup R Subclade testing has launched.  This test examines a panel of 27 SNP markes which are specific for 27 subclades of Y-DNA Haplogroup R.  Individuals who are confirmed members of Y-DNA Haplogroup R or have a ”strong” R prediction based on the results of the Y-DNA STR tests will qualify for this upgrade.   

New Genetic Tests Launched September 2008:

• September 19, 2008, Y-DNA Haplogroup L Subclade Panel - For confirmed members of Y-DNA Haplogroup L to further refine their L subclade.  Now available!
• September 22, 2008, Y-DNA Haplogroup J Subclade Panel - For confirmed members of Y-DNA Haplogroup J to further refine their J Subclade.  Now available!
• September 24, 2008, Y-DNA STR 91 Marker Upgrade - Uncover up to 91 STR markers in the Y-DNA for unprecedented resolution in Y-DNA comparisons.  Individuals who have 20, 44 or 67 markers will be able to order the upgrade test.  Now available!

New Genetic Tests Launched October and November 2008:

• Y-DNA Haplogroup G Subclade Panel.  Now available!
• Y-DNA Haplogroup E Subclade Panel.  Available Oct 30, 2008, now available!
• Y-DNA Haplogroup R (R1a, R2, R1b) Subclade Panel.  Available November 20, 2008, now available!
• Y-DNA Haplogroup I Subclade Panel.  Available Oct 30, 2008, now available!

Coming up!  New Genetic Tests Available December 2008

• Y-DNA Subclade Q Panel.  Available December 22, 2008
• Y-DNA Subclade O Panel. 

An announcement will be posted here once each test is launched and users will be able to access the tests at the Genebase Store. 

The DNA browsing feature at Genebase has been updated today.  Check it out by logging in to your account and clicking “My DNA”.

The new DNA browser will allow you to view all of the tests that you have taken in one place.

Please give this update a try!  This update is especially helpful for those members who are tracing multiple lines and want to consolidate all of their tests at one location.