The Stolz Family Project
is part of Family Trees DNA .
Since its inception, in April of 2000, Family Tree DNA has been associated
with the Arizona Research Labs, led by Dr. Michael Hammer, one of the world's leading authorities in the field of Genetics.
As of 9 September, 2007, Family Tree DNA hits new milestones solidifying its leadership with the largest DNA database
in the field of Genetic Genealogy with 158 799 records:
What is DNA? DNA stand for deoxyribonucleic acid, the chemical inside the nucleus of
all cells that carries the genetic instructions for making living organism. DNA is the hereditary material in
humans and almost every other living organism.
One of its important properties is its ability to make copies of itself, or replicate. Each strand of DNA
serves as the pattern for duplicating its sequence. When cells divide, this replication is important because new cells
need to have an exact copy of the DNA from the old cell.
DNA's PART in Genealogy. DNA is quickly becoming an important part of the study of
genealogy. While DNA alone cannot be used for genealogical purposes, its combination with the two traditional sources for
family history research — oral history and recorded documents — can reveal long-forgotten connections or it can
break down even the toughest BRICK WALL.
DNA TEST. The two DNA Tests used by family historians are the Y-chromosome (for
male lines) and the mitochondrial mtDNA (for female lines). Common tests used for testing close relationships include paternity,
maternity, forensic, grandparentage, reconstruction (close relatives), siblingship, and twin zygosity.
An excellent web site well
worth a read
Understanding Y-DNA Testing for Genealogy purposes
http://www.wintektx.com/alanfreeman/ydna.htm