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.