7th October 2008
Read it.
What if somebody way back when changed their name?
Be ready for some surprises….
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October 7th, 2008 at 20:48
I was greatly disappointed to read the article entitled, DNA finger printing could soon reveal your surname. I know for a fact that many who are orphans or children of orphans will be disappointed to learn that this is a terrible misrepresentation of what is possible for a DNA test of any sort.
I have had extensive testing of my Y chromosome DNA (more than 67 markers) and a full genome sequencing of my miochondrial DNA. No DNA testing company or responsible authority in DNA testing would make this claim. I am disappointed that you did not check up on this claim before putting it into print.
The term “could” is certainly a wonderful modifier to attempt to justify what is claimed. However, it is likely that this “could” will be 25 or 30 years into the future, depending on how many and who will be tested.