What is it?
Our MatriLine™ service gives you the opportunity to establish
the personal link between you and your ancestral clan mother.
If you are of European descent, then there is a 95% chance that
you will be related to one of the clan mothers described in Prof
Sykes’ book “The Seven Daughters of Eve”. If
you are not of European descent, then we will be able to tell
you from which of the other 29 clan mothers you are descended.
There are currently 36 identified clan mothers who cover the
whole of humanity. Not only will we establish to which clan mother
you are related, we will also provide you with information about
how and when she lived.
What will you receive?
- An indication where your sequence differs
from the Cambridge Reference Sequence.
- A full explanation
of the scientific procedures that we used.
- A premium quality “Seven
Daughters of Eve “ certificate
, signed by Prof. Sykes, identifying from which of the
Seven Daughters you are descended.
- A premium quality “World
Clans” certificate,
signed by Prof. Sykes, identifying where your ancestral
mother fits into
the Maternal Clans of the World.
NB: Customers whose ancestral
mother is not one of the Seven Daughters will receive
two World Clans
Certificates.
- Information about your ancestral clan mother
and an insight into her life and times.
- Free access to our on-line,
MatriLine™ database with unlimited searches.
Seven Daughters of Eve Certificate |
World Clans Certificate |
Click on either of the certificates above to download a large PDF
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How does it work?
All of us carry a specific type of DNA in our
cells, called mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), which is inherited exclusively
from
our mothers. Our mothers in turn inherited their mtDNA from their
mothers; who inherited it from their mothers and so on back through
time. To determine your ancient maternal clan, we need a DNA
sample from you. To obtain this sample, we despatch directly
to you by post a Sampling Kit containing a small brush that we
ask you to rub on the inside of your cheek to collect your DNA,
which we extract when we receive your brush. Using our extensive
database, we will then be able to identify your ancestral clan
mother.
For reasons of confidentiality your DNA sample is destroyed
immediately after our analysis is completed.
How long does it take?
Sampling Kits are usually despatched within 3-5
working days of receipt of your order. From the time that we receive
your sampling brush,
it will be approximately six weeks until we send you your results.
How much does it cost?
The MatriLine™ analysis costs £180.00,
including postage and packing.
To order online, please click HERE 
To order a FREE information pack,
which contains an order form allowing
payment by cheque or credit card, please click HERE
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