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What is it?
Our Y-Clan™ service analyses your Y-chromosome
DNA (yDNA) to establish the link between you and your ancestral
clan. There are currently 15 identified and named clans that cover
the whole of humanity and these represent the major human Y-chromosome
haplogroups. Please note that Y-Clan™ signatures correlate
(with a probability of up to 97%) with these haplogroups, they do
not define them.
As our analysis is performed using ten genetic
markers, your results come in the form of a ten-digit Y-Clan™
signature. Scientific research has shown that these Y-Clan™
signatures are inherited, in the majority of cases, with surname
over time. This means that your Y-Clan™ signature can be compared
with those of others with the same or similar surname, adding previously
inaccessible genetic information to a genealogical
research project.
- A ten-digit Y-Clan™ signature
of your Y-chromosome.
- A full explanation of the scientific
procedures that we used.
- A premiumquality “Paternal Clans”
certificate, signed by Prof Sykes, identifying your ancient
paternal clan.
- Information about your ancient paternal
clan and its distribution in the current human population.
- Detailed instructions regarding the
use of your Y-Clan™ signature for genealogical research.
- Free access to our on-line, Y-Clan™
database with unlimited searches
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Paternal Clans Certificate
Click on the certificates above
to download a large PDF image.
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How does it work?
All men carry a Y-chromosome in every cell of
their bodies, which is inherited exclusively from their fathers.
Indeed, it is the Y-chromosome that makes men male! 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,
painlessly, your DNA, which we extract and profile on receipt of
the brush. Your DNA is made up of a string of chemicals whose names
are abbreviated to the letters A, C, G and T. At particular points
on the Y-chromosome, the exact number of letters can vary. The
profiling process determines the exact number of letters at particular
points or markers; in the case of our Y-Clan™ analysis, ten
markers. Once we have these ten numbers, which form your ten-digit
Y-Clan™
signature, we can compare this to our extensive reference database
and establish the correlation between your Y-Clan™ signature
and your paternal ancestral clan.
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 Y-Clan™ 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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