National Geographic and IBM Unveil Unprecedented Global Study of the
Human Species - Genographic Project

The National Geographic Society and IBM have launched a
groundbreaking five-year international study in Washington DC that
will trace the history of the human species with more depth than
ever before and is expected to reveal unprecedented information
about how the earth was populated.

Scientists of The Genographic Project will set up ten centers around
the world and study more than 100,000 DNA samples from a variety of
populations, including indigenous groups and the general public. The
resulting database will be home to one of the largest, most valuable
collections of human population genetic information ever assembled.

Public Encouraged to Participate By Anonymously Donating Cheek Swabs

The National Geographic Society and IBM have launched a
groundbreaking five-year international study in Washington DC that
will trace the history of the human pecies with more depth than ever
before.

The five-year research partnership is expected to reveal
unprecedented information about how the earth was populated.
Scientists will set up ten centers around the world and study more
than 100,000 DNA samples from a variety of populations, including
indigenous groups and the general public. The resulting database
will be home to one of the largest collections of human population
genetic information ever assembled and will serve as a vital
resource for scientists, historians and anthropologists.

The centers will be located in Philadelphia at the University of
Pennsylvania, as well as in China, Russia, India, Lebanon, Brazil,
South Africa, Britain, France and Australia.

Members of the general public will be able to become a part of
history by participating in the study. By purchasing a participation
kit and submitting their own cheek swab samples, everyday
individuals will be able to track their own migratory history as
well as the overall progress of the project. Personal results will
be stored securely and anonymously to ensure privacy.

To learn more or to purchase a participation kit, go to
www.nationalgeographic.com/genographic

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