Tuesday, October 31, 2006

DNA & THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS

Amateur genealogists who want to use DNA to trace their maternal ancestors are getting a sharp new tool. The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation of Salt Lake City has opened its database of more than 5,000 samples of mitochondrial DNA to the public. Read more about this in USA Today.

The Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to building the world's foremost collection of DNA and corresponding genealogical information.
The Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit opened at the Pacific Science Center and the Sorenson Institute will participate in the Center's Distinguished Lecture Series November 1, at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall. Scott Woodward, PhD, Director of the Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation will lecture on DNA and the Dead Sea Scrolls. A major part of Discovering the Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit is the Distinguished Lecture Series. Some of the brightest and most knowledgeable people in the field are coming to speak and explain the many facets of this fascinating topic.

The Washington State genealogical community is extremely fortunate that Dr. Woodward has graciously consented to an additional lecture from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Nov. 1, on "Genealogy – The Latest in the Genealogical Application of DNA." It is being sponsored by the Bellevue Family History Center and the Seattle Genealogical Society. The lecture will be held at the Seattle Washington North, Family History Center, 5701 8th Ave NE, Seattle,Washington.

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USA Today.
Sorenson Molecular Genealogy Foundation
Dead Sea Scrolls
Pacific Science Center
Distinguished Lecture Series