Ever thought about having your DNA checked?

[me]

  Well lordy, lordy, there must be an Indian  in the wood pile somewhere.   

That is something to be proud of Troll and that's the second racist remark you've made recently.

  I wonder how many you have in your wood pile.   

[The Troll]

That is something to be proud of Troll and that's the second racist remark you've made recently.

  Who in hell cares, if it happened so what.     But from what I know of my back ground, I don't think so.    Missy Clara Bell.   

[me]

  Who in hell cares, if it happened so what.     But from what I know of my back ground, I don't think so.    Missy Clara Bell.   

Why make fun of or make smart alec racist cracks to those who may be of Native or Black heratige?

[Anne]

The Madison County Historical Society is giving a class on DNA testing in October if anyone is interested. The class is free.

[Locutus]

The only thing that concerns me about all of this is what happens to the individual DNA records once testing is complete and results passed along to whomever made the request. 

[The Troll]

The Madison County Historical Society is giving a class on DNA testing in October if anyone is interested. The class is free.

      I'll bet the DNA test isn't free. 

[me]

      I'll bet the DNA test isn't free. 

Why would it be?

[Anne]

The only thing that concerns me about all of this is what happens to the individual DNA records once testing is complete and results passed along to whomever made the request. 

I don't know, maybe that will be addressed in the class.

[Locutus]

I don't know, maybe that will be addressed in the class.

If you attend the class, please let me know what they say along those lines. 

[Anne]

If you attend the class, please let me know what they say along those lines. 

Ok, the class is October 13,
, so it will be awhile.

[Locutus]

Thank you!

[me]

I'm thinking the blood DNA test shows more than the saliva DNA test and that's what you get through Ancestory.com. I may try to go but if I don't I'd be interested in what you find out too Anne.

[Locutus]

I think DNA is DNA, regardless of source. 

Semen, saliva, hair follicles, etc., are all the same.

[AbbyTC]

MY brother had his done through 23 and me  (23andme.com).  It uses saliva and cost $99.  He said they have a lengthy privacy policy that you can read at their site.  Here's the short version: 

How is my privacy protected?
You choose how your genetic information is used and shared with others. We tell you how those choices are implemented and how we collect, use and disclose your information.

We will not share your individual-level information with any third party without your explicit consent
We support the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA) and other similar laws that protect individuals from being discriminated against based on their genetics and will not provide your information or results to employers or health insurance companies
We have guidelines and policies in place to protect the personal information of children as well as incapacitated or deceased individuals
We do not provide information to law enforcement unless we are required to comply with a valid subpoena or a court-ordered request

[me]

You may be interested in this PH.
http://www.dna-testing-adviser.com/Indian-DNA-Test.html